Thesaurus results for MANUFACTURER

manufacturer

noun

Definition of manufacturer

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 Bauer places the blame on both politicians and manufacturers. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 But drug manufacturers argue that the savings are not being passed along to patients, and that hospitals and others are instead profiting from the program. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 The goal is to make domestic manufacturers more competitive with inexpensive Chinese importers. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 To shorten that timeframe, the Army launched an online portal that allows munitions manufacturers to request access to a range. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer

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Scout told local news outlet PhillyVoice that BlackStar Projects, Monument Lab, DesignPhiladelphia, the Stained Glass Project, and 45 other artists, makers, and small retail businesses have currently signed on as tenants within the development.

— News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
But this is where the specialist mindset of a manager or deal-maker comes to the fore.

— Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of maker

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Compliant Technologies’ Oklahoma distributor, Justin Morris, said at the time the way the technology is used isn’t capable of causing injury.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The independent company was initially known as the nontheatrical partner of Open Road Films, the specialty distributor behind best picture winner Spotlight that declared bankruptcy in 2018.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of distributor

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The final lineup, determined through a combination of viewer voting and producer selection, was announced during the September 18, 2020, season finale.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
The facility came under Spinnova’s full ownership last year after Brazilian pulp producer Suzano withdrew from further investments in its Woodspin joint venture.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of producer

Noun

Eyes on vaccine timing, ingredients The executive order would pare down the number of vaccines that are recommended for all children from 18 to 11; the rest would be available based on a recommendation from a healthcare provider.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Do travel providers do a good job of creating, communicating, and enforcing filming policies?

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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