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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As the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black is working to foster inclusivity in the aquaculture workforce and offer hands-on internships and apprenticeships.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025 -
People will still be allowed to raise turtles for commercial purposes under an aquaculture license with a turtle endorsement.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The King is known to be a supporter of sustainable agriculture.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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And industries that rely on younger people, including construction and agriculture, are in need of staff.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Penny has reported on everything from national civil rights issues to hog farming in Illinois, Georgia, Texas and now Arkansas.—
Penny Weaver,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Poor Teddy and his wife Amy, who bonds with Whitaker over their love of farming, are headed for tragedy; Langdon, in another teaching moment, gets quite honest with Whitaker: There’s almost no shot Teddy doesn’t get sepsis within the next week.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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The unscripted show sees Meghan invite various celebrity guests, such as Mindy Kaling, into her home to share her favorite cooking, gardening, crafting, and hosting tips.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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From adopting eco-friendly packaging to implementing energy-efficient cultivation practices like LED lighting and water recycling systems, sustainability initiatives can not only reduce costs but also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, back in England, a groundbreaking experiment was about to change horticulture and world history forever, and P. annua played a central role.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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