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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
Germany, long a patron of US manufacturers, has made the clearest step back.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
After initial inflation, some manufacturers recommend adding more air after the first use to fully stretch the material.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The Naseej initiative is designed to create a framework that connects manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, research institutions, policymakers and consumers across the textile value chain.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Originally there were four different makes, from the same manufacturers as those LMDh spines—LMDh was developed from what was going to be the LMP2 replacement—but the Oreca 07 proved to be so much better than the other three that no one races a Ligier, Dallara, or Riley-Multimatic anymore.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Historically, jurisdictions replace their equipment right around that age, which could be good timing as voting machine manufacturers have just begun to offer systems that conform with the most recent federal election security guidelines.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 29 May 2026
Some manufacturers have created toilet paper and toilet paper rolls pretreated with scents like lavender or vanilla that are released every time the paper is turned and torn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Keeping drugs affordable requires Congress to address anticompetitive tactics by brand manufacturers to stifle competition.
—Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The 15% ownership clause, depending on exemptions, could also impact other automakers with Chinese ownership, such as Volvo and smaller manufacturers like Faraday Future, Lotus and Karma Automotive.
—Michael Wayland,luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
After initial inflation, some manufacturers recommend adding more air after the first use to fully stretch the material.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The Naseej initiative is designed to create a framework that connects manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, research institutions, policymakers and consumers across the textile value chain.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Originally there were four different makes, from the same manufacturers as those LMDh spines—LMDh was developed from what was going to be the LMP2 replacement—but the Oreca 07 proved to be so much better than the other three that no one races a Ligier, Dallara, or Riley-Multimatic anymore.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Historically, jurisdictions replace their equipment right around that age, which could be good timing as voting machine manufacturers have just begun to offer systems that conform with the most recent federal election security guidelines.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 29 May 2026
Some manufacturers have created toilet paper and toilet paper rolls pretreated with scents like lavender or vanilla that are released every time the paper is turned and torn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Keeping drugs affordable requires Congress to address anticompetitive tactics by brand manufacturers to stifle competition.
—Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The 15% ownership clause, depending on exemptions, could also impact other automakers with Chinese ownership, such as Volvo and smaller manufacturers like Faraday Future, Lotus and Karma Automotive.
—Michael Wayland,luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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But rather than addressing them, Kennedy appears to be attempting to push vaccine compensation on to the civil court system—and, potentially, expose drug makers to unlimited liability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Premium players are often the difference-makers in international fantasy tournaments.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Trump also signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Cuba’s other oil suppliers.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Specialty suppliers carry balloons with huge, owl-like eyes and bright colors that rotate in the breeze, giving the impression of immediate danger.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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The Hertfordshire police had contacted the producers to inform them of the assault allegations from Navarro, Walker, and Price.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 June 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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Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The aggressive approach allowed Uber to compete against both legacy taxi providers and other ride-sharing apps, and by the end of 2025, Uber had over 200 million monthly users.—
Martin Taylor,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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