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as in produced
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
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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
The drugs were labeled as Ozempic, but were not manufactured by Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, and did not even contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in the weight loss drug, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The focus is on materials that age gracefully and feel handcrafted rather than manufactured.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
That drug is manufactured in Mexico using precursor chemicals from China.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Siemens is the maker of Brightline’s train sets, which are being manufactured in California.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
With several security concerns raised about equipment manufactured in or containing components manufactured in China, the decision to award critical infrastructure requirements to China in sensitive areas like defence has heightened those concerns.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The collections, manufactured in France and neighboring countries, are designed as a cohesive wardrobe, where each piece, regardless of the season, can be worn with the others.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The ride, manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, was first introduced to the park in 2003.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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 recall includes all flavors, sizes, and batch numbers of True Sea Moss brand Sea Moss Gel Superfood, which was packaged in 16 fluid-ounce glass jars and manufactured prior to January 9, 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
The drugs were labeled as Ozempic, but were not manufactured by Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, and did not even contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in the weight loss drug, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The focus is on materials that age gracefully and feel handcrafted rather than manufactured.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
That drug is manufactured in Mexico using precursor chemicals from China.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Siemens is the maker of Brightline’s train sets, which are being manufactured in California.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
With several security concerns raised about equipment manufactured in or containing components manufactured in China, the decision to award critical infrastructure requirements to China in sensitive areas like defence has heightened those concerns.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The collections, manufactured in France and neighboring countries, are designed as a cohesive wardrobe, where each piece, regardless of the season, can be worn with the others.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The ride, manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, was first introduced to the park in 2003.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactured
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In 1998, Forté released his debut solo album Poly Sci, which was produced by Jean.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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McMillan has produced 154 more yards and the same amount of touchdowns (7) in roughly half the time that Legette has played over the past two years.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of the things that Patrick did to hint at the ending was creating this beautiful piece of music, while the girl is crying pearls, which was designed to be synthetic keyboard music.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Outside of the theory itself being devised by conscious humans using their brains, there’s scant reason to think so.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump has instead engaged in a clumsy cover-up, insisting that the files are both a fantastical hoax devised by his enemies and also too boring to even merit discussion.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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And even high-protein products can come in highly processed and potentially harmful forms.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
7 Jan. 2026
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In exchange for not being charged with a DUI, the family’s lawyer concocted a deal in which Skakel was sent to the controversial Élan School in Maine in an effort to correct his unruly behavior.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report concocted this trade idea that sees the Lakers land and shore up both their frontcourt and backcourt, the Dallas Mavericks duo of former All-Star Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Is this new cookie a tribute to William Dreyer, who is rumored to have invented Rocky Road in Oakland back in 1929?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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And the telephone had just been invented that year, so few could call the Chicago Tribune and complain about not having the Cubs score in their edition.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Manufactured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactured. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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