as in aquaculture
technical
a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydroponics
Noun
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Asian carp, introduced into the U.S. in the 1970s by the aquaculture industry, are overwhelming the Great Lakes, crowding out other species.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Home to over 8 million honeybees across eight apiaries, advanced hydroponics and aquaculture technology, Southall leads with sustainability and innovation in mind to provide amenities and culinary offerings rooted in the land’s past, present and future.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the legislation would invest $60 billion in new money for agriculture programs, sending aid to farmers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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As natural landscapes are converted to agriculture or taken over by urban sprawl, logging operations and oil and gas exploration, ecosystems become fragmented and the space that species need to survive and reproduce disappears.—
Karrigan Börk,
The Conversation,
13 May 2025
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In the event of a catastrophic event like a nuclear attack or solar storm, an average-sized city’s (surviving) population doesn’t necessarily require a huge amount of nearby farming space to sustain itself.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 May 2025
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Livia, 55, opened up to Hello magazine about her life running a sustainable farming business with her brothers in Italy's Umbria region, recent battle with breast cancer and the demise of her fashion brand Eco-Age in an article published Monday, May 5.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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The streets will be filled with more than 450 vendors, hosted by the Vista Chamber of Commerce, featuring everything from handcrafted goods and art to clothing, accessories, home decor and gardening items, many with a strawberry theme.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Experts in cooking, gardening, fashion, beauty, and photography give you their tips for bringing more color to all your creative pursuits.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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While there, the militia restored some of the damage done to the earthworks by cultivation and modernization.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Winning today means being dynamic and supportive of job cultivation at the same fast pace our employers run.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Amid everything happening in Grosse Pointe, the series (critics screened four episodes for review) cleverly infuses horticulture terms and plant behaviors that align with what’s happening on screen.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Opportunities are available with marketing, artifact curation, special events, museum education and horticulture/facilities, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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