HUSBANDING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

husbanding 1 of 2

noun

as in managing

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husbanding

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verb

present participle of husband

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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The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race. — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Credibly balancing against China in the foreseeable future will require husbanding resources more carefully. — Ely Ratner, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026

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Braun, who reports to Triple Tigers founder and managing partner George Couri, previously worked as a booking agent at CAA and as an event producer.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 July 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic Audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

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Such detailed understanding is vital for conserving threatened elasmobranchs and their habitats.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of conserving

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Part of that adoration comes from a high level of public awareness about wildlife and conservation in Tasmania, home to many endemic species found nowhere else in the world.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Following its separation from the city, GLAZA executives hope the nonprofit can work in the animal conservation efforts in Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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