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a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)
The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.
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Recent Examples of manufacturers
Here's why Hyundai's recent Tucson recall is part of a broader auto industry software problem, and what manufacturers could do to make the recall process easier for drivers.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Even among leading manufacturers, productivity still trails human workers.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Automotive manufacturers were particularly affected because modern vehicles rely heavily on chips for everything from navigation systems and sensors to safety features and battery management.
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Jim Bureau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Over the past year, the Army has engaged investors, infrastructure funds, energy developers, manufacturers, technology firms, and financial institutions representing hundreds of billions of dollars in investment capacity.
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Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
That initial partnership between the two legacy manufacturers was, in itself, innovative.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Some reports say that several car manufacturers increased the lengths of their vehicle offerings by as much as 20% from the 1990s to now.
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Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
The company is in discussions with manufacturers of smartphones, personal computers, and cars about an aspect of its new data-center technology portfolio, Malladi told Semafor.
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Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
There was also a huge $32 million class action settlement reached in 2025, resulting from a legal battle involving major telescope manufacturers and brands following allegations of price fixing and artificially inflated costs.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Even among leading manufacturers, productivity still trails human workers.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Automotive manufacturers were particularly affected because modern vehicles rely heavily on chips for everything from navigation systems and sensors to safety features and battery management.
—
Jim Bureau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Over the past year, the Army has engaged investors, infrastructure funds, energy developers, manufacturers, technology firms, and financial institutions representing hundreds of billions of dollars in investment capacity.
—
Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
That initial partnership between the two legacy manufacturers was, in itself, innovative.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Some reports say that several car manufacturers increased the lengths of their vehicle offerings by as much as 20% from the 1990s to now.
—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
The company is in discussions with manufacturers of smartphones, personal computers, and cars about an aspect of its new data-center technology portfolio, Malladi told Semafor.
—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
There was also a huge $32 million class action settlement reached in 2025, resulting from a legal battle involving major telescope manufacturers and brands following allegations of price fixing and artificially inflated costs.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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The utility pointed customers to education, energy‑saving tools and shopping for competitive suppliers as ways to manage rising costs.
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Customers don’t behave like forecast assumptions, suppliers miss deliveries, equipment breaks, staffing issues happen.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Still, Tesla, like other Western carmakers, faces intensifying competition from Chinese EV producers.
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Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.
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More information for patients — including detail on the health plans and providers affected by the negotiations — is available on Cigna’s and UC Davis Health’s websites.
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This company does not offer general pest control services like the other providers on our list and instead focuses entirely on wildlife services.
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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