as in managing
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as in conserving
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbanding
Verb
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In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024 -
Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This shift is part of a larger trend toward portfolio diversification and hands-on control over retirement savings.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Research shows Los Angeles is in desperate need of large, mature trees, which provide more shade, better storm water management and energy savings.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Taken at Nepal’s Jatayu vulture restaurant, the image captures the clinical, careful and deeply human reality of modern vulture conservation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sustainability efforts include the saltwater lagoon, where a team of aquarists maintain the health of the ecosystem and keep the wildlife safe while teaching guests about the importance of marine conservation.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Husbanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbanding. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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