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
As an adult, Hayama helped bring one of Japan’s major parts manufacturers—APEXi—to the States.
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
The manufacturer’s announcement, shared with Militarnyi, highlights the system’s readiness for integration into active units as production capacity increases.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said legislation like this could create a burdensome and costly game of Whac-A-Mole where gun manufacturers need to continually tweak their designs to adapt to the behavior of criminals.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The ring had been missing for more than two years and volunteers used a unique manufacturer inscription on the band to identify its owner, finally returning to them.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
The manufacturer’s announcement, shared with Militarnyi, highlights the system’s readiness for integration into active units as production capacity increases.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said legislation like this could create a burdensome and costly game of Whac-A-Mole where gun manufacturers need to continually tweak their designs to adapt to the behavior of criminals.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The ring had been missing for more than two years and volunteers used a unique manufacturer inscription on the band to identify its owner, finally returning to them.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
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Weeks earlier, during an interview at SpaceX’s offices in Hawthorne, California, Musk told McNeill that the electric vehicle maker was struggling to hit its quarterly numbers.—
Faiz Siddiqui,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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That alone might be a big help because most people don't seem to be aware of the risks, said Jeff Marootian, who is CEO of UL Standards & Engagement, which establishes the guidelines for the makers of these chargers and other electronic devices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This includes craft workers, as well as management staff with Clark Construction, engineering firms, design teams, fabricators and suppliers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most mobile and broadband suppliers have raised charges, while Ofwat, the regulator, has permitted water companies to increase bills to fund infrastructure improvements.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Overall, Neon landed the most noms of any film distributor, with 21, while Netflix scored the most TV nominations, with 22.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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But March for Our Lives argues that what the film discusses and how the movie is presented by its distributor are two different stories, and A24 may have missed the mark in starting a bigger conversation.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rick Rubin, the music producer, introduced Koniver to the neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman, who invited him onto his hugely popular show in 2024.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit had already separately acquired 600 acres on the Blackfeet Reservation and planned to use the USDA funds to build a training hub for food producers and support about 300 farmers and ranchers in Glacier and Pondera counties.—
Nora Mabie,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Mubadala has recently become one of the most aggressive Gulf sovereign wealth funds, embarking on a dealmaking spree, tying up with some of the biggest names in global finance, and taking a more active role leading on investments rather than being a passive capital provider.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Always follow your healthcare provider's treatment recommendations, which may include medications and lifestyle changes like a heart-healthy diet, physical activity, and stress reduction.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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