as in maker
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)
The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.
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Recent Examples of manufacturer
Qualified under National Fire Protection Association 407—the standard for aircraft fuel serving—the refueler was designed with safety as its primary concern, according to the manufacturer, reported AIN Online.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Thousands of vehicles, manufacturers and spectators are on hand for the event each year.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Factories were short of numerous parts, so to maximize profitability, manufacturers focused on high-end products.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Thousands of vehicles, manufacturers and spectators are on hand for the event each year.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Factories were short of numerous parts, so to maximize profitability, manufacturers focused on high-end products.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
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Smartphone makers typically reserve this format for 50-megapixel sensors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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These steps also work well for stand-alone freezers, wine coolers, and ice makers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Honda, someone at the wheel supplier’s factory in Italy moved a fence used to separate finished products from unfinished products.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Qnity is a key supplier of chemicals and materials used in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 10-day mark, which is where the current dispute is as of this weekend, is at the same point when another previous fight was settled between Disney and a large distributor.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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While the precise terms of our settlement will remain confidential, CBS will remain the exclusive domestic distributor of the shows in syndication and continue to deliver the shows through the 2027/2028 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the law is also an indicator of the poor health of the industry itself, as some producers look for a way to put the dream of that perfect vintage on hold.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Your healthcare provider may switch your antibiotics to a different class if possible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 Nov. 2025
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How to watch on local TV FOX is broadcasting the game in California; in the Bay Area, tune in to KTVU-TV (channel 2) with an antenna or a cable TV provider.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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