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to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
New South Wales, replacing Spain and the German states as Britain’s source of wool, was drawn more closely into the British imperial network as an outlet for migrants and a market for investment capital and manufactured products.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Gulf countries import most of their food and manufactured products, and rely on open shipping lanes to export — in addition to hydrocarbons — aluminum, fertilizers, and other goods.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
If the space is challenging, then a pre-manufactured model may not work.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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
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
Michelle De La Uz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The latest, published in Nature today, strengthens the case that LAP1-B is an early cosmic puzzle piece packed with material freshly manufactured by dying Population III stars.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Under current regulations, a product is defined as domestic if it’s manufactured in the United States and at least 65 percent of its component costs are American in origin.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Moving forward, models will use components primarily manufactured in America.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The structure is largely manufactured from carbon composites.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Toilet paper has several surprising health impacts, from how it is used to the way it is manufactured.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Sangalang said color temperature cannot be tweaked since the individual light-emitting diodes in the lamps are manufactured to a specific color temperature and can’t be changed once they’re made.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
All three discs are manufactured using DX plastic, which offers a comfortable grip and reliable performance in a variety of weather conditions.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Adjective
Through this, researchers are mimicking natural structures, such as bird nests and bone minerals, to create ultra-strong manufactured materials.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
New South Wales, replacing Spain and the German states as Britain’s source of wool, was drawn more closely into the British imperial network as an outlet for migrants and a market for investment capital and manufactured products.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Gulf countries import most of their food and manufactured products, and rely on open shipping lanes to export — in addition to hydrocarbons — aluminum, fertilizers, and other goods.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
If the space is challenging, then a pre-manufactured model may not work.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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
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
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That land was also home to a portion of the Citizens Gas manufactured gas plant, leaving behind layers of coal tar and hazardous waste.
—Michelle De La Uz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The latest, published in Nature today, strengthens the case that LAP1-B is an early cosmic puzzle piece packed with material freshly manufactured by dying Population III stars.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Under current regulations, a product is defined as domestic if it’s manufactured in the United States and at least 65 percent of its component costs are American in origin.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Moving forward, models will use components primarily manufactured in America.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The structure is largely manufactured from carbon composites.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Toilet paper has several surprising health impacts, from how it is used to the way it is manufactured.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Sangalang said color temperature cannot be tweaked since the individual light-emitting diodes in the lamps are manufactured to a specific color temperature and can’t be changed once they’re made.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
All three discs are manufactured using DX plastic, which offers a comfortable grip and reliable performance in a variety of weather conditions.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactured
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And while this year ultimately produced notable wins for healthcare policy, business organizations were also frustrated by legislators on that front as well, pointing to a bill that would have allowed for association health plans that died in the Appropriations Committee.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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An Example Of Someone Emulating AI I’ve constructed an example to illustrate what some people are doing when veering into this AI emulation milieu.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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This backward-looking approach fails entirely against novel attack vectors like synthetic identity creation and deepfake social engineering.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Use natural dish scrubbers made from cellulose, coconut coir or loofah instead of synthetic sponges.—
Ryan Brennan
May 11,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The diner offers certificates of completion for those who finish the trek, and devised a burger named for the route.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Sashko helped settle new arrivals and soon devised other useful projects.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Food systems were shifting toward more processed and less nourishing patterns.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2026
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During that period, Vikings extracted ores from bogs and processed iron, which was later exported to Europe.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cocktails are concocted by in-house mixologist, Waguinho, who also invites guests from the local mixology community to arrange tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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For decades, astronomers have concocted intricate computer models to predict how stars live and die.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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That Pawlikowski is telling a story of actual historical figures proves a fascinating challenge for a filmmaker who has previously invented characters to serve as historical reminders.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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That next-generation material already exists — it was invented in America, and it is being scaled to global industrial-scale capacity today on American soil.—
Gene Berdichevsky,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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“Manufactured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactured. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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