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
Generic drug manufacturers also face financial pressure from federal programs such as the 340B, which requires manufacturers to discount drugs.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Nikkei Asia adds that one major contract manufacturer warns the 145% tariff will apply to any Switch 2 consoles made in China.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Dragos found that in the months that followed, the group was scanning the internet for vulnerable industrial control system devices, as well as visiting the websites of those devices’ manufacturers to read about them.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump’s 2018 tariffs on Chinese imports prompted manufacturers to seek production bases outside of China, many of them favoring Vietnam for its cheap labor and proximity to China.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Nikkei Asia adds that one major contract manufacturer warns the 145% tariff will apply to any Switch 2 consoles made in China.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Dragos found that in the months that followed, the group was scanning the internet for vulnerable industrial control system devices, as well as visiting the websites of those devices’ manufacturers to read about them.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump’s 2018 tariffs on Chinese imports prompted manufacturers to seek production bases outside of China, many of them favoring Vietnam for its cheap labor and proximity to China.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
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Apple stock fell nearly 4%, as the iPhone maker on Thursday estimated that tariffs would add about $900 million in costs to the quarter ending in June if rates do not change.—
Deborah Mary Sophia and Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Apple, however, fell 3.7% after the iPhone maker estimated that tariffs will cost it $900 million.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica said that restoring power to the country and neighboring Portugal could take six to 10 hours.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The Paris Theater opened in 1948, built by French distributor Pathé as a showcase for its films.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Based on a report from the USGS published earlier this year, China was the top producer of 30 critical minerals in 2024, and the U.S. relies heavily on mineral imports from China and Canada.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Andy Bell Embraces Icons And Introspection For ‘Ten Crowns’ Bell and his producer also drew inspiration from Erasure’s third album, which gave audiences such iconic hits as A Little Respect, Ship of Fools, and Chains of Love.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Ask questions: Call or email your healthcare provider or insurer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, if your symptoms do not improve or worsen, consider consulting a healthcare provider.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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