1
as in economy
careful management of material resources
in accordance with his practice of good husbandry, he never buys anything on credit
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as in farming
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
a family of winemakers whose tradition of vineyard husbandry goes back several generations
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Recent Examples of husbandry
To really get acquainted with the model, enthusiast groups are the best place to start learning the ins and outs of Godzilla husbandry.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The sanctuary’s behavior and husbandry managers track each individual bear’s progress closely.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
Those most at risk of exposure are people directly involved with the daily care and husbandry of the birds.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
This strenuous husbandry is also part of the double achievement of Jameson: not only to have said so much of brilliance and utility, but to have existed and endured, uncompromising and uncompromised.
—Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The sanctuary’s behavior and husbandry managers track each individual bear’s progress closely.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
Those most at risk of exposure are people directly involved with the daily care and husbandry of the birds.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
This strenuous husbandry is also part of the double achievement of Jameson: not only to have said so much of brilliance and utility, but to have existed and endured, uncompromising and uncompromised.
—Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbandry
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This year's group joins the more than 550 outstanding individuals previously honored and includes women who have worked to uplift the local economy, propel the gospel music industry and advance maternal health.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bank of England cuts rates following historic split vote The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4% Thursday, after a historic split among the Monetary Policy Committee required a second vote, indicative of the uncertainties plaguing a flagging UK economy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still, dairy farming's economics often show no mercy.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Even with innovative fish feed developments like insect larvae, salmon fish farming would deplete already diminished local fish foods.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2025
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However, the announcement marks a major win for those in the respective asset industries, who have long been lobbying for a chance to tap into the roughly $12.2 trillion held in retirement savings plans.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compare to Unilever's €1 billion investment in reusable packaging systems, already showing 12% cost savings in pilot markets, proving circular models can be profit centers rather than compliance costs.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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And its applications go far beyond the grocery store: Amcor’s products are used in garden and outdoor products, agriculture, pet care, healthcare, even building and construction.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Widespread pesticide use, mainly for agriculture, is perhaps the most worrisome threat of all.—
Bruce Beehler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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While sales will contribute to the balancing of the books, they haven’t necessarily been required so far, with Liverpool boasting plenty of wiggle room due to past frugality.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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As that happened, animal and plant populations shifted range or died out, and hunter-gatherer societies either became nomadic or clustered around remaining water sources and took up one or another form of sedentary agriculture, including the cultivation of the date palm.—
Jacob Jones,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Aug. 2025
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The cultivation and export of flowers has long been one of the most important industries in Colombia, but the best of the bunch always stay closer to home.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His everyday life blends modern content creation with activities that keep him immersed in the bygone era: surfing, antiquing, photography, watching early-2000s films and searching thrift stores for more memorabilia.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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