manufactories

noun

plural of manufactory
as in factories
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods recent years have seen a tremendous growth in manufactories all along the river

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  1. factories
  2. mills
  3. plants
Noun
  • Wind and solar output can fluctuate throughout the day, while factories and heating networks need reliable energy supplies.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Agility, which went public on Thursday through a SPAC merger, is among a group of US humanoid makers that want to automate the world’s factories and compete with China’s fast-growing sector.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of factories
Noun
  • However, only a handful of specialized steel mills worldwide have the technology to produce it.
    — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By 2024, Sheppard began cold-calling denim mills, including Mary Black, Cone Denim’s sales representative, who urged the mill to explore the partnership.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of mills
Noun
  • Ukraine's Energy Ministry said Saturday's missile attacks damaged networks that carry electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as multiple other power facilities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Carefully trim back any shrubs, plants, or overhanging branches to maintain 2 to 3 feet of clearance around the system.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of plants
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“Manufactories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactories. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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