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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 group, which aims to disrupt the operations of weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli government, was proscribed after two of its activists broke into Britain’s largest air base and damaged two military aircraft.
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The European Union has introduced its Cyber Resilience Act, which obligates manufacturers and retailers to keep tabs on cybersecurity throughout the lifetime of products.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Grocery stores and food manufacturers, which started managing their inventories more efficiently during the pandemic, now have less leftover food to give.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Retailers, importers and manufacturers have already attempted to spread out the cost.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Some American manufacturers preempted extra costs earlier this year.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Though questions remain about how passengers will actually respond to what could potentially feel like a more claustrophobic cabin, a successful rollout by Otto could inspire similar designs from other manufacturers eager to reduce costs and lower emissions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Armenia was another new sourcing showcase, with an offer of 11 manufacturers of diverse profiles, from sportswear to outerwear.
—Ellen Groves, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Tariffs can create more demand for domestic manufacturers, but those companies are also part of the global supply chain and therefore also impacted by tariffs, experts have previously explained to USA TODAY.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The European Union has introduced its Cyber Resilience Act, which obligates manufacturers and retailers to keep tabs on cybersecurity throughout the lifetime of products.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Grocery stores and food manufacturers, which started managing their inventories more efficiently during the pandemic, now have less leftover food to give.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Retailers, importers and manufacturers have already attempted to spread out the cost.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Some American manufacturers preempted extra costs earlier this year.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Though questions remain about how passengers will actually respond to what could potentially feel like a more claustrophobic cabin, a successful rollout by Otto could inspire similar designs from other manufacturers eager to reduce costs and lower emissions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Armenia was another new sourcing showcase, with an offer of 11 manufacturers of diverse profiles, from sportswear to outerwear.
—Ellen Groves, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Tariffs can create more demand for domestic manufacturers, but those companies are also part of the global supply chain and therefore also impacted by tariffs, experts have previously explained to USA TODAY.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Supply chain pains Raj Kandola from the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce said that suppliers and companies further down the chain are most vulnerable to the knock-on effects of the shutdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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After 3 1/2 years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries like this one — Kyiv's backers and military suppliers — are nervous the Kremlin could bring the conflict their way.—
Teri Schultz,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike producers or session musicians, songwriters often don’t get paid up front for their time in the studio.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Equity and the League, which represents producers and theater owners, have been in negotiations for a new labor contract since August 25.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a result, UnitedHealthcare no longer considers Ascension Wisconsin hospitals and providers as in-network.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Fabrello fears dental work will become another service her son qualifies for but can't get because there aren't enough providers who accept Medicaid coverage.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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