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 husbanding
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
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbanding
Noun
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Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton is listed on the news outlet’s website as the owner, publisher and managing editor.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To adapt to water’s high thermal conductivity, the largest living animals, whales, evolved a streamlined, heat-conserving body that reduces their surface area relative to their volume.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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But multimillionaire serial investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says saving is more important than ever before.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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After the last drought in the early 2010s, the city approved a pipeline extension to bring in more water from the Colorado River and promoted conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Husbanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbanding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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