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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 manufacturers
The vendor chalked this up to Apple controlling the entire update stack, as opposed to Android, where updates are likely fragmented across diverse manufacturers and device types.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Eric Schmidt, a former Google CEO, has invested in Ukrainian drone manufacturers and believes that the Ukrainians could one day overtake their Western peers in the arms market.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
That prompted Whitmer and bipartisan leaders to set aside $1 billion in new corporate subsidies to compete with southern states for big manufacturers.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
With some 100,000 or more supplements on the market, manufacturers are legally responsible for making sure their products are safe and truthfully advertised, according to the FDA.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The discounts come directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the savings are reinvested into patient care.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Other legislation signed by DeSantis includes a measure (SB 386) requiring farm equipment manufacturers to repair, replace or compensate a consumer if the equipment breaks down within the warranty period.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The researchers aim to cut costs by simplifying the system and partnering with manufacturers to produce the control unit at scale.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Exhibitors will include denim manufacturers, fabric producers, washing and finishing technology specialists, trims and accessories suppliers and companies with sustainable expertise and solutions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Eric Schmidt, a former Google CEO, has invested in Ukrainian drone manufacturers and believes that the Ukrainians could one day overtake their Western peers in the arms market.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
That prompted Whitmer and bipartisan leaders to set aside $1 billion in new corporate subsidies to compete with southern states for big manufacturers.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
With some 100,000 or more supplements on the market, manufacturers are legally responsible for making sure their products are safe and truthfully advertised, according to the FDA.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The discounts come directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the savings are reinvested into patient care.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Other legislation signed by DeSantis includes a measure (SB 386) requiring farm equipment manufacturers to repair, replace or compensate a consumer if the equipment breaks down within the warranty period.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The researchers aim to cut costs by simplifying the system and partnering with manufacturers to produce the control unit at scale.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Exhibitors will include denim manufacturers, fabric producers, washing and finishing technology specialists, trims and accessories suppliers and companies with sustainable expertise and solutions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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Buôn Bán, a retail and consignment shop inside the studio that features local artists and makers, will be open.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Major insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk also have moved to cut the cost of insulin, with different combinations of cutting list prices, capping out-of-pocket costs and expanding affordability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sangha was one of five defendants charged in the case, which prosecutors described as a network of suppliers who exploited Perry’s addiction.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Major oil exporters outside of the Middle East have been lifted by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with some looking to position themselves as reliable suppliers in a world desperate for energy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Along with the Strait of Hormuz, currently under a de-facto Iranian blockade, the two narrow waterways are the primary routes used by the Middle East's energy producers to get their products to the vast markets in Asia and beyond.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aluminum prices hit a four‑year high as Iranian strikes on Middle Eastern producers stoke fears of supply shortages.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mobile money expansion is increasingly being driven by usage rather than new accounts, GSMA wrote, with 80% of providers reporting improving profitability.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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No news yet of distribution deals with other cable, satellite or streaming providers.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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