1
as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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as in devises
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he manufactured some story about how his car broke down and he was unable to call home and let anyone know that he would be late
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Recent Examples of manufactures
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
At the heart of his vision is Area Printing, a proprietary 3D metal printing technology that is already reshaping how and where the world manufactures critical parts.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on July 25, but its shares sank 8% due to concerns over the business of its foundry unit, which manufactures computer chips for other firms.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Today, Energia manufactures the Soyuz crew spacecraft, the Progress cargo vehicle, and the modules for Russia's next-generation space station.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
As opposed to purchasing off-the-shelf components, the company manufactures almost everything in-house, from the engine to the batteries.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Modine manufactures heating and cooling equipment for multiple industries, including for electric vehicles, commercial refrigeration and military vehicles.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
On June 9, Ukrainian drones hit the VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, which manufactures electronic modules for Shaheds, forcing a temporary suspension of operations.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Another popular jean manufacturer, Levi-Strauss, also manufactures the majority of its products overseas.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Beka’s long, swingy ponytail and high energy are part of a marketing push by the British accessories brand, which is based in London and manufactures its bags in India.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
At the heart of his vision is Area Printing, a proprietary 3D metal printing technology that is already reshaping how and where the world manufactures critical parts.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on July 25, but its shares sank 8% due to concerns over the business of its foundry unit, which manufactures computer chips for other firms.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Today, Energia manufactures the Soyuz crew spacecraft, the Progress cargo vehicle, and the modules for Russia's next-generation space station.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
As opposed to purchasing off-the-shelf components, the company manufactures almost everything in-house, from the engine to the batteries.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Modine manufactures heating and cooling equipment for multiple industries, including for electric vehicles, commercial refrigeration and military vehicles.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
On June 9, Ukrainian drones hit the VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, which manufactures electronic modules for Shaheds, forcing a temporary suspension of operations.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Another popular jean manufacturer, Levi-Strauss, also manufactures the majority of its products overseas.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactures
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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No one wants to give up on Erica, especially Uhura, who devises a plan to send another shuttle through the wormhole to rescue Erica.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mary’s enterprising sister Edith (Laura Carmichael) devises a plan to invite Coward, in whose show their friend Guy Dexter (Dominic West), now secretly in a relationship with their former servant Thomas (Robert James-Collier), is appearing.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Greene went on to appear in over 200 film and television productions, including movies The Green Mile, Maverick, two installments of The Twilight Saga, and Die Hard With a Vengeance, along with series Goliath, Tulsa King, and Reservation Dogs.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company’s stage productions have been seen by more than 240 million theatergoers worldwide, according to Disney stats, and won 20 Tony Awards.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The variety of blades can tackle several different pruning jobs, which makes this versatile set your new best friend until the first frost sets in.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once concentration becomes too high, the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and developers invents a new approach to reverse it.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Well, after his sleep is disrupted by a cat scratching outside his apartment, Charlie invents the perfect solution.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Far too many once-proud publications now measure success not in the quality and impact of their journalism but in the number of page views, but this isn’t really satirizing that.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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All executions were temporarily suspended in Idaho while the state constructs the firing squad chamber.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
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Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The company designs and produces microchips that go into everything from self-driving cars to laptops.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fallon designs programs, opens doors, and ensures the right mentors, operators, and capital show up at the right time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Manufactures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactures. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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