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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
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
Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Two innings later, Kim manufactured another run, starting with a leadoff walk.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
It is politically manufactured.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Many of the materials in the hotel—including the quilts and furniture—are manufactured by island craftspeople.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
They were brought together by John Krivine and Steph Raynor of the foundational punk clothing store Acme Attractions (a half-mile up the King’s Road from Sex, where Malcolm McLaren had manufactured the Pistols).
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Some local customers drop by in person to buy soda in thicker glass bottles that were manufactured between the 1950s and 1970s.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
Between January and November 2025, more than a third of all guns recovered by the Chicago Police Department — nearly 2,900 — were manufactured by Glock, according to CPD data analyzed by the Tribune.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Two innings later, Kim manufactured another run, starting with a leadoff walk.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
It is politically manufactured.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Many of the materials in the hotel—including the quilts and furniture—are manufactured by island craftspeople.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
They were brought together by John Krivine and Steph Raynor of the foundational punk clothing store Acme Attractions (a half-mile up the King’s Road from Sex, where Malcolm McLaren had manufactured the Pistols).
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Some local customers drop by in person to buy soda in thicker glass bottles that were manufactured between the 1950s and 1970s.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactured
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The crew for the film, which is produced by Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire, reportedly went on strike, citing alleged labor issues.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the effort is closely tied to the department’s broader 250th year push, the series itself is being produced through a nonprofit organization rather than directly by the federal government.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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It’s all constructed in a way that makes the tone feel somewhat sad, informed by some of the missions of these characters.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jackson County could soon take steps aimed to ensure new data centers are not constructed in unincorporated areas of the county, at least temporarily.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Do not use laundry detergents to clean synthetic rugs.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kellogg’s won’t voluntarily drop synthetic colors as long as General Mills still uses them, for example.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Tatum made it through the game healthy, and that was a victory in its own right.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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This byzantine corporate structure apparently did not exist until Altman devised it.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 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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After moving his family from Michigan to South Texas in 1905, John Anderson Adams concocted the popular vanilla flavoring product.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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Time to grow up and reject belief systems concocted before the invention of clocks and toilet paper.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s because in 101-level art history courses, Duchamp is still taught as the man who invented the readymade, seizing objects that were already out there in the world—urinals and bottle racks, shovels and bicycle wheels—and re-presenting them as sculptures of his own.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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California invented modern wellness.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Manufactured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactured. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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