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to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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as in constructed
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he manufactured some story about how his car broke down and he was unable to call home and let anyone know that he would be late
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Recent Examples of manufactured
Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
This follows the philosophy that whole foods are better than manufactured ones.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
It is expected to explore the use of homes that are built using pre-manufactured sections instead of completely from scratch on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
With a bit of creativity and planning, stock cabinets (also known as pre-manufactured cabinets) can serve as the foundation for personalized storage throughout a house—even in the basement.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, farmworkers began moving into the 47-unit Stone Pine Cove development of pre-manufactured homes, which is separate from this project, but additional housing is still needed as agricultural production rebounds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
The most compelling moments were manufactured emotional appeals featuring military personnel, flood survivors, and families of crime victims affected by undocumented immigration, yet these were designed as distractions from concerning policy priorities.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The registration number given by Cuban authorities, FL7726SH, matched a 24-foot power boat that was manufactured in 1981, according to maritime database records.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Of all the cans manufactured, 50 are Galaxy Cans, including the character Rosalina from the video game.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Zepbound is manufactured by Eli Lilly and should be used only under the guidance of a health care provider.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
At its core, though, authenticity suggests experiences that feel genuine rather than manufactured—places where daily life unfolds naturally, traditions aren’t staged for visitors, and commercial gloss hasn’t dulled a destination’s character.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Morey manufactured, packaged and marketed a wide range of products, including food items, brooms, writing tablets, matches, snuff, chewing tobacco and cigars.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics Urgency is often manufactured, and the silver market is no exception.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The exposure of political smoke screens The uprising also exposed manufactured alternatives.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
This follows the philosophy that whole foods are better than manufactured ones.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
It is expected to explore the use of homes that are built using pre-manufactured sections instead of completely from scratch on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
With a bit of creativity and planning, stock cabinets (also known as pre-manufactured cabinets) can serve as the foundation for personalized storage throughout a house—even in the basement.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, farmworkers began moving into the 47-unit Stone Pine Cove development of pre-manufactured homes, which is separate from this project, but additional housing is still needed as agricultural production rebounds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The system is engineered from the start to be manufactured quickly and in significant numbers, rather than as a limited batch of high-end prototypes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
The most compelling moments were manufactured emotional appeals featuring military personnel, flood survivors, and families of crime victims affected by undocumented immigration, yet these were designed as distractions from concerning policy priorities.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The registration number given by Cuban authorities, FL7726SH, matched a 24-foot power boat that was manufactured in 1981, according to maritime database records.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Of all the cans manufactured, 50 are Galaxy Cans, including the character Rosalina from the video game.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Zepbound is manufactured by Eli Lilly and should be used only under the guidance of a health care provider.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
At its core, though, authenticity suggests experiences that feel genuine rather than manufactured—places where daily life unfolds naturally, traditions aren’t staged for visitors, and commercial gloss hasn’t dulled a destination’s character.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Morey manufactured, packaged and marketed a wide range of products, including food items, brooms, writing tablets, matches, snuff, chewing tobacco and cigars.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics Urgency is often manufactured, and the silver market is no exception.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactured
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Those restrictions likely ended once he was deposed, meaning that commercial kilns produced many more ceramics featuring this motif, much of which was exported, Flecker said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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According to the lottery, only 28 out of the 45 participating states have produced a jackpot winner.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Our very own Karissa Waddick talked to Ricker about the time capsule and how all 50 states will contribute to it, where it will be placed and how it'll be constructed to keep its contents safe for a quarter-millennium.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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That building was constructed in 1986, which was before Hurricane Andrew struck and subsequently spurred stricter building codes.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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These synthetic peptides are growing popular among biohackers and wellness influencers.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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The dividing line between natural kratom and the synthetic type has created a wedge that divides where there ought to be unity against an unregulated opioid that can cause permanent damage to users.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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That decision was made without telling the White House first, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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After the village’s Plan Commission recommended in January against its original designs for building fences jutting into the lake from Centennial Beach, the Park District quickly devised two new options.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The equal time rules were devised at a time when consumers had a limited number of media options.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2026
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Since the advent of TV and radio, public figures have concocted deliberate soundbites to stick out and persuade the public.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paul Simon, who was headed to retirement amid debilitating hearing loss, has concocted a helpful new stage monitor setup that has him back on the road.—
BRIAN MCCOLLUM,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The prize was awarded for the work Langmuir had done sixteen years earlier on molecular monolayers, work that essentially invented the field of surface chemistry.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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After all, there’s a reason that nonstick pans were invented.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Manufactured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactured. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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