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someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product)
Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.
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Recent Examples of makers
Chamoy has been used by a lot of modern day food makers and chefs with American nostalgic candies, like peach rings and gummy worms, and my personal favorite, Gushers.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Two of these map makers would go on to join the Continental Army.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 17 June 2026
Holland said the ban would also have a material effect on her older clients such as presenter and creator GK Barry, but that the main concern was the uncertainty around younger content makers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The sector now spans AI developers, robotics firms, and EV makers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
But policing ice cream makers for potential pricing violations appears to be part of its routine.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Throughout the yacht, bespoke pieces from renowned furniture makers such as George Nakashima, Linley, Pollaro, and Silver Lining mingle with the owner’s contemporary art collection, which includes Warhol’s Man on the Moon.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the makers of a popular baby bassinet.
—Shanelle Kaul, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Apple's Vision Pro, which starts at $3,500, hasn't become the iPhone makers' next killer product despite hefty investment and a big marketing push, and Meta has downsized its VR ambitions this year, converting its Horizon Worlds VR platform into a Roblox-like mobile app.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Two of these map makers would go on to join the Continental Army.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 17 June 2026
Holland said the ban would also have a material effect on her older clients such as presenter and creator GK Barry, but that the main concern was the uncertainty around younger content makers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The sector now spans AI developers, robotics firms, and EV makers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
But policing ice cream makers for potential pricing violations appears to be part of its routine.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Throughout the yacht, bespoke pieces from renowned furniture makers such as George Nakashima, Linley, Pollaro, and Silver Lining mingle with the owner’s contemporary art collection, which includes Warhol’s Man on the Moon.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the makers of a popular baby bassinet.
—Shanelle Kaul, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Apple's Vision Pro, which starts at $3,500, hasn't become the iPhone makers' next killer product despite hefty investment and a big marketing push, and Meta has downsized its VR ambitions this year, converting its Horizon Worlds VR platform into a Roblox-like mobile app.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
Noun
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The central carbon-fiber chassis or spine comes from one of four different builders (Oreca, Dallara, Multimatic, Ligier), and all LMDh cars must use the same transmission, hybrid motor, and hybrid battery.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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There was some speculation on Wall Street that the construction pause in Wyoming may have been a signal that data center builders were rethinking capacity needs or having issues with financing.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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