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a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods
the new factory will create hundreds of much-needed jobs
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Recent Examples of factories
According to a statement by the firm, D7 is designed to improve efficiency in warehouses, factories, and logistics environments.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
SpaceX, for example, plans to assemble and operate a megaconstellation of a million AI data-center satellites, some of which may be built in factories on the moon.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
That includes their colleagues who design the factories that build the cars that GM sells to customers—digital twins of new assembly lines are created well in advance of any actual hardware being installed to iron out the bugs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
As per McKinsey Global Institute, much of the growth in global wealth hasn’t come from new factories or breakthrough inventions.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
At fifteen, the writer Xiao Hai left his home town to find work in the factories of southern China.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
During the Twelve-Day War some of these same factories were attacked as well.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
For example, Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio, which has expanded into Europe, said one of its factories in China operates with 941 robots that can work fully autonomously across multiple vehicle models simultaneously — without workers on the production floor.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 May 2026
As European countries supported Ukraine, Russia slashed supplies of natural gas used to heat homes, generate electricity and power industry, creating an energy crisis that is fueling inflation and forcing some factories to shut down as prices have risen.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
SpaceX, for example, plans to assemble and operate a megaconstellation of a million AI data-center satellites, some of which may be built in factories on the moon.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
That includes their colleagues who design the factories that build the cars that GM sells to customers—digital twins of new assembly lines are created well in advance of any actual hardware being installed to iron out the bugs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
As per McKinsey Global Institute, much of the growth in global wealth hasn’t come from new factories or breakthrough inventions.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
At fifteen, the writer Xiao Hai left his home town to find work in the factories of southern China.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
During the Twelve-Day War some of these same factories were attacked as well.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
For example, Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio, which has expanded into Europe, said one of its factories in China operates with 941 robots that can work fully autonomously across multiple vehicle models simultaneously — without workers on the production floor.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 May 2026
As European countries supported Ukraine, Russia slashed supplies of natural gas used to heat homes, generate electricity and power industry, creating an energy crisis that is fueling inflation and forcing some factories to shut down as prices have risen.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factories
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The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Denim mills are showing their support for Lenzing’s Tencel Lyocell – HV100 in a meaningful way for F/W 27-28.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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According to a National Family Health Survey, approximately 18% of people in Mumbai reported being vegetarian, which has shaped a street food culture built around plants, legumes and dairy.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Sprouting from its Inlet Parking Lot, the historic Boardwalk features a lively mix of colorful shops, enticing restaurants, arcades and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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With a home base in SoHo– an ever-evolving art-world with galleries, studios, and museums, hip metropolitan green spaces such as the High Line, Washington and Union Squares, and designer shops and hubs are all at your fingertips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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“Factories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factories. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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