Definition of factorynext
as in mill
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 factory And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025 On the Optimus side, Tesla has reported deploying at least two Optimus units performing tasks in its factory environment and announced pilot production lines at its Fremont facility, marking the first steps toward internal integration. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025 Watson ran a lab at Harvard University and was a co-discoverer of messenger RNA, the molecule that carries DNA's instructions to cells' protein-making factories. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025 Honda added that the factory producing the wheels closed its manufacturing department in 2023. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for factory
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Noun
  • Drawn by its booming steel mills and factories, Black Americans were moving to industrial Pittsburgh in record numbers at the start of the 20th century.
    Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Mud Jeans sources used jeans from its take-back program and partners with recyclers and mills to spin them into fabric—here, it’s blended with Tencel lyocell fibers for comfort and strength.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Stationary engineer and boiler operator These workers maintain heating, air conditioning and power systems in big buildings and plants.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Asking your local nursery to procure plants that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides, which can harm monarchs in every stage of life, is another actionable step.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Behind the scenes Monro is engaged in the provision of automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, operating more than 1,100 repair shops and tire dealers in 32 states under multiple regional brands.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The 17th annual show, which lands at Orange County Convention Center Friday-Sunday with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers a chance to talk with vendors, ask for advice, shop for edible goods, participate in workshops and seek inspiration for home and garden projects.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Earlier this year, the theater opened the SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, 2,750-square-foot space at 1009 Waukegan Road where arts education classes, camps and workshops are offered for children and adults.
    Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Meyers, performed works by Bach, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre alongside Grant Gershon, the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the chorale’s members.
    Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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