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 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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Chris Hallam, managing director and head of European financials research at Goldman, highlighted stronger revenue momentum, supported by the German government's infrastructure spending, with key growth opportunities in defense and technology.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Kristensen is a senior partner and managing partner for McKinsey’s Northeast Region, and New York Office.

— Ida Kristensen, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

In many cases, states have had to step up, putting more resources into conserving the habitats and species within their borders, and ballot measures can help shape those decisions.

— Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026
That's why customers are expected to continue conserving water.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conserving

Noun

But since daylight saving time has ended, enacting the law now would mean an immediate one-hour time jump forward across the country, barring changes to the legislation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Millions of people across the United States gained an extra hour of sleep last night as daylight saving time ended for the year.

— Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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Noun

When a significant property becomes available, conservation organizations often must assemble funding from private donors, foundations, grants, and government partners to compete with development interests.

— Gilbert Miller, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
For Placer Land Trust, the opening marks another milestone in its conservation efforts.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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