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 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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Robert Coon, managing partner at Impact Management Group, a political consulting and public-opinion firm with an Arkansas office, said that welfare work requirement policy is generally favored in Arkansas.

— Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
According to sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, Sharma’s brief teaser was actually about Xbox managing to land a deal for the exclusive game streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI.

— Tom Warren, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of managing

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The Biden administration’s designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in 2024 represents virtually all of California’s progress conserving coastal waters since the state began tracking.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserving

Noun

The debate over daylight saving time has stretched on for years.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.

— Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

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The backstory Inkaterra has built a reputation for eco-conscious stays in the Sacred Valley and the Amazon, with revenue from guest stays contributing to the conservation of Peruvian flora and fauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2026, that work earned her the Whitley Gold Award, one of conservation’s most prestigious honors.

— Ashleigh Nghiem, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

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