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
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The modern industry is dominated by Omega Protein, a Reedville, Virginia, company that is a subsidiary of Canadian aquaculture giant Cooke.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
13 July 2025 -
The award recognizes a long-time commitment of service to aquaculture that is deemed highly significant and enduring.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Some of those critics hold public office, however, and are doubly suspicious of a company with Chinese owners in a sector as critical as agriculture.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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Cal Expo’s only responsibilities with the state are to host the annual State Fair by showcasing wine, food, agriculture and culture from all 58 of the state’s counties.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 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,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Japan’s farming population has shrunk around 60% since 1985, while the average age of its farmers has steadily gone up.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Use milk sprays with gardening practices such as tool sanitation and avoiding overhead watering to prevent mildew.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Kelly Clarkson Home Kendra Steel Obelisk Gardening Trellis Add a touch of greenery to porches with this gardening trellis that’s suitable for vines and climbing plants like tomatoes and wisteria.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The company plans to sell or divest all its Michigan assets, including four cultivation and processing facilities, 20 retail stores and real estate by the second half of the year, according to a news release.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Van Cleef & Arpels took over the grounds of Dumfries House — a country house owned by The King’s Foundation — with its top clients, members of the press and its executive leadership team to showcase the craftsmanship, colored gems and love of horticulture instilled in the two collections.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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