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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
Chinese robotics firm XGSynBot debuted its Z1 humanoid robot capable of working across multiple workstations in factories.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Micron plans to spend about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Many of them are policies — such as cutting fees, enforcing review timelines and embracing homes built in factories and assembled on site — that are also being advocated for by many of his competitors.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Lego can also be more nimble than its competitors during trade disputes or shipping disruptions because its factories are not all concentrated in one area.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The production process of these new materials is compatible with existing chemical production lines, eliminating the need to overhaul factories to adopt the new technology.
—Etiido Uko
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
For example, Allan Sekula did this photo essay about how a political convention really is in tension with what happens with the maquiladoras (factories) in Baja California, but also with commerce in the Pacific.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted Ukrainian military factories, energy facilities and air bases.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The company, founded by Steve Glenn, customizes home designs with architects before their modular pieces are built in one of its factories.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Micron plans to spend about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Many of them are policies — such as cutting fees, enforcing review timelines and embracing homes built in factories and assembled on site — that are also being advocated for by many of his competitors.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Lego can also be more nimble than its competitors during trade disputes or shipping disruptions because its factories are not all concentrated in one area.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The production process of these new materials is compatible with existing chemical production lines, eliminating the need to overhaul factories to adopt the new technology.
—Etiido Uko
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
For example, Allan Sekula did this photo essay about how a political convention really is in tension with what happens with the maquiladoras (factories) in Baja California, but also with commerce in the Pacific.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted Ukrainian military factories, energy facilities and air bases.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The company, founded by Steve Glenn, customizes home designs with architects before their modular pieces are built in one of its factories.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factories
Noun
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Some retail will come in as the mills get redeveloped into mixed use retail/residential.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to investigative reports, unscrupulous lawyers collude with medical mills and lawsuit financiers to recruit immigrants and people experiencing homelessness to orchestrate accidents, arrange unnecessary surgeries and cash in on inflated settlements.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Visitors might see tall purple lupine, bright orange California poppies, delicate purple and pink shooting stars, and more native plants in bloom.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 100 block of North Lexington Avenue is lined with shops, restaurants and bars, maps show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Follow the Donut Trail in Butler County, Ohio Butler County claims to have more mom-and-pop donut shops per capita than anywhere else in the Midwest.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Factories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factories. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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