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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
However, due to the wide variety of dyes and dye methods used by clothing manufacturers, dye transfer can still occur during the wash process, especially with new clothes, Wang says.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Wind warns that manufacturers often meddle with timepieces during service, swapping out dials or hands.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Thousands of vehicles, manufacturers and spectators are on hand for the event each year.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Factories were short of numerous parts, so to maximize profitability, manufacturers focused on high-end products.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
According to officials, the companies agreed to sell GLP-1 injections for a monthly price of $350 for people who use their money and buy directly from manufacturers through TrumpRx.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Lower prices also will be phased in for people without coverage through the administration’s TrumpRx program, which will allow people to buy drugs directly from manufacturers, starting in January.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Canned-food manufacturers have been passing the extra cost to retailers and, inevitably, consumers.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Typically, major children’s films come with a wave of pre-arranged licensing deals involving toy makers, food brands, fast-food chains, clothing companies, and costume manufacturers.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Wind warns that manufacturers often meddle with timepieces during service, swapping out dials or hands.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Thousands of vehicles, manufacturers and spectators are on hand for the event each year.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Factories were short of numerous parts, so to maximize profitability, manufacturers focused on high-end products.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
According to officials, the companies agreed to sell GLP-1 injections for a monthly price of $350 for people who use their money and buy directly from manufacturers through TrumpRx.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Lower prices also will be phased in for people without coverage through the administration’s TrumpRx program, which will allow people to buy drugs directly from manufacturers, starting in January.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Canned-food manufacturers have been passing the extra cost to retailers and, inevitably, consumers.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Typically, major children’s films come with a wave of pre-arranged licensing deals involving toy makers, food brands, fast-food chains, clothing companies, and costume manufacturers.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the makers of Wegovy and Zepbound, respectively, already sell their drug directly to consumers for $499 a month.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the same way bartenders learned to coax flavors from bitters and botanicals, cannabis makers are now doing the same with THC and CBD, creating products that bartenders now use to create cocktails.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The new investors, with addresses in Doral, included Alfamaq suppliers, the family of Ceballos’ third wife and a prominent Venezuelan family that had previous ties to the mine.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After recent discussions with his major studio suppliers in Los Angeles, Jacob touted Paramount, newly-acquired by David Ellison’s Skydance, ramping up its movie output and growing interest in theatrical releases from streamers like Amazon and Apple.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Along with producers Gellar, Zhao and the Zuckermans, Dolly Parton is returning as an executive producer on the series after producing the original under her Sandollar banner.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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One of the producers that sent it to Cannes didn’t even know about it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those specialists listen to callers’ needs and provide them with referrals to health and social service providers near them that may be able to help.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The poor grades for financial and legal providers, and high marks for more personal services, go beyond the predictable emotional benefits of feeling and looking better every day.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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