HUSBANDING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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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 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

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Substitutes contributed 43 goals during the group stage, an unusually high figure that reflects how managing are treating their squads as bigger player units rather than relying solely on their starting lineup.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026

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This will be a physically gruelling knockout stage, the first World Cup with five knockout matches, and conserving energy for later matches makes sense.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026
This song helps reinforce lessons like picking up litter, conserving water, and planting trees.

— Parents, Parents, 3 July 2026

Definition of conserving

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Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating 128 years as one of the city’s most enduring landmarks, a place where generations have come to see wildlife up close and learn about conservation without leaving town.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The growing pressure on coastal communities has pushed ocean conservation higher on the political agenda as communities struggle for survival and try to protect their ocean economies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

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