manufacturer

noun

Definition of manufacturernext
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 Connecticut is launching a new Defense CyberSecure Program, with an initial $2 million to help fund a statewide initiative designed to help defense manufacturers strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 Changing consumer expectations and increasingly stringent environmental requirements are also pushing manufacturers to reassess their dependence on traditional materials. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 These new versions of that classic Big Present, a bike, can be procured from such manufacturers as Guardian ($149) and Woom ($249) (branding keyed to a target market of anxious parents). — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 In that incident, refrigeration control systems from Danish manufacturer Danfoss were targeted. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
  1. maker
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. producer
  5. provider
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  • Like Blonde on Blonde, Drukqs was the prolonged exhalation that closed its maker’s years as a celebrity at the vanguard of a genre and inaugurated a long period of reflection and tinkering away from the light of public expectation.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Rivian' s latest financials showed promise, giving investors a buying opportunity after the electric vehicle maker's recent correction, according to Jefferies.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of maker
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  • Meanwhile, alternative suppliers would need sufficient production capacity to compensate if primary sources became unavailable.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • Mitchell was particularly impressive as a distributor while Crowe and Bryant flashed their elite scoring ability.
    — PJ Green November 3, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The brand had entered receivership in June as the founders sought to disentangle themselves from fashion development platform Tomorrow London Group, the brand’s majority shareholder and exclusive distributor since 2019.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of distributor
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  • This year’s honorees are country star Barbara Mandrell, singer and onetime teen idol Paul Anka, actor Andy Garcia, music producer David Foster, and playwright David Mamet.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Ritchie and Statham are both producers on Dogfight, alongside Ivan Atkinson and John Friedberg.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of producer
Noun
  • Primary care providers are often the first professionals to evaluate someone experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • If something looks suspicious, contact your health insurance company or medical provider directly.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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