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
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.
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Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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
After a crash course in grasshopper husbandry, an initial group of about a dozen zookeepers were given a kit that included between 30 and 50 eggs, a heat-emitting incandescent bulb, and a glass enclosure.
—Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
The five others involved are described in the documents as residents of Montana, Texas and Minnesota who were involved in alternative livestock husbandry and commercial livestock sales, according to court documents.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
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Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
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
After a crash course in grasshopper husbandry, an initial group of about a dozen zookeepers were given a kit that included between 30 and 50 eggs, a heat-emitting incandescent bulb, and a glass enclosure.
—Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
The five others involved are described in the documents as residents of Montana, Texas and Minnesota who were involved in alternative livestock husbandry and commercial livestock sales, according to court documents.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbandry
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While investors have their fingers crossed for a soft landing by the U.S. economy, how bad can things get if there is another recession?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In an era of a tough economy, unconventional ties bring humor and lighten the mood.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Penang durian farming is mostly small-scale, possibly because land here is steep and rocky and thus challenging for industrial agriculture.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Increasing biodiversity and soil resilience through regenerative farming is both effective and within our means.—
Alan McClay,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Get a head start on savings and scoop up patio furniture, breezy dresses, kitchen essentials, beauty products, and more.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Two programs remain: — An ag farmlands workshop will be held at 2 p.m. June 23 at the Lake County Board of County Commissioners chambers, 315 W. Main St., Tavares, with a discussion on local agriculture challenges and available resources.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Laborers without legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. make up a significant portion of the workforce, especially in industries such as agriculture and hospitality, said Jean Reisz, co-director of the USC Gould School of Law Immigration Clinic.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Channel your inner frugality with these cost-saving measures for your garden.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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The [zoids] were the guys who wore tough leather, black, chains, or thrift store clothes.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 June 2025
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Apparel is the largest secondhand category, with the market reaching more than 50 billion US dollars in 2022 alone, with consumers buying second-hand clothes from thrift stores and online.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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