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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
Speed limits for implements of husbandry raised The maximum speed limit for implements of husbandry will be increased from 30 to 35 mph.
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Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Although zoonotic cases probably existed before 6,500 years ago, the risk and extent of zoonotic transmission probably increased with the widespread adoption of husbandry practices and pastoralism.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Church’s power For thousands of years, the Sámi population lived by hunting, fishing and reindeer husbandry along the northern edges of Scandinavia.
—Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Some sources detail the practice of thrush husbandry—raising them in bulk for food—so their meat could be enjoyed by elites throughout the year.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Although zoonotic cases probably existed before 6,500 years ago, the risk and extent of zoonotic transmission probably increased with the widespread adoption of husbandry practices and pastoralism.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Church’s power For thousands of years, the Sámi population lived by hunting, fishing and reindeer husbandry along the northern edges of Scandinavia.
—Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Some sources detail the practice of thrush husbandry—raising them in bulk for food—so their meat could be enjoyed by elites throughout the year.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbandry
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Frustration over Iran’s struggling economy has festered.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yes, the future looks bleak for the island of 11 million people, who are already suffering from a dismal economy and aggressive state repression.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wilmer operated a commercial fishing boat named the Denni Wade, and during the 1980s made his living farming clams and oysters.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Since L’approche, some have passed away, others are growing increasingly elderly, and still more younger people are arriving on the scene, moving into vacation homes and trying their hand at recreational farming.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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By using finance to spread the cost of the investment, however, homeowners can make a saving from the start, even after the cost of the borrowing.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Not all states observe daylight saving time.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Bird flu has been detected in Delaware, state agriculture officials said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, this is where local agriculture can assist.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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Baby boomers’ good timing America’s septuagenarians were raised by parents who came of age during the Great Depression and learned the hard way the lessons of frugality and the importance of saving money.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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Coffee cultivation in Yemen dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to increase concentration during long religious ceremonies.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Five years later, a confidential source secretly recorded him discussing cultivation techniques and offering to purchase a future crop.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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Then, curate your collection by visiting estate sales, online marketplaces or thrift stores, which can all offer high-quality furnishings and decor at a fraction of the cost of buying new.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2026
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Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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