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
Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Micron manufactures the high-bandwidth memory chips needed to train and run large language models and other AI systems that have proliferated since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Mettler-Toledo, which manufactures lab instruments and weighing technology, provides school expenses as part of its expatriate and international benefits package for some senior execs.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The 114 year-old company Australian Defence Apparel, which manufactures around 600,000 uniforms a year for the Australian defense forces, police and emergency services, was among a small showcase of local manufacturers and brands that flanked the event’s breakfast tables.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Mobix Labs manufactures technology used in military equipment, defense platforms, and other mission-critical systems where performance, reliability, and precision are essential.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
The one who cuts it, the one who manufactures it.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran supplied Russia with thousands of inexpensive Shaheds and Moscow now manufactures the drones itself.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Perez, who manufactures the products in a commercial kitchen in Pompano Beach, has worked as a personal trainer and became intimately familiar with the dietary needs of her clients.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Like nearly all fabless AI chipmakers, Arm currently manufactures its CPU at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s fabrication plants.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Micron manufactures the high-bandwidth memory chips needed to train and run large language models and other AI systems that have proliferated since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Mettler-Toledo, which manufactures lab instruments and weighing technology, provides school expenses as part of its expatriate and international benefits package for some senior execs.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The 114 year-old company Australian Defence Apparel, which manufactures around 600,000 uniforms a year for the Australian defense forces, police and emergency services, was among a small showcase of local manufacturers and brands that flanked the event’s breakfast tables.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Mobix Labs manufactures technology used in military equipment, defense platforms, and other mission-critical systems where performance, reliability, and precision are essential.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
The one who cuts it, the one who manufactures it.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran supplied Russia with thousands of inexpensive Shaheds and Moscow now manufactures the drones itself.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Perez, who manufactures the products in a commercial kitchen in Pompano Beach, has worked as a personal trainer and became intimately familiar with the dietary needs of her clients.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactures
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That’s the group that produces the festival.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Film Independent produces the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards and has spent more than four decades championing independent storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the past, Cooper — who seems to have finally reconciled with his wife, Barb (Frances Turner) — devises a plan to stop the ongoing wars over power with Congresswoman Welch to get the cold fusion diode into the hands of the President of the United States (played by series newcomer Clancy Brown).—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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If feedback arrives, take it as encouragement to refine, not retreat, since practice is what makes potential skills into real ones!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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And what if man invents a way to take carbon out of the air, with some sort of machine?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The show invents the initial meeting to be like Cinderella crashing the ball.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The administration concocts a legal rationale for a foreign policy objective.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Executive pastry chef Jess Robertson, Ian’s wife, concocts desserts ranging from $4 oatmeal cream pies to $100 banana splits.—
Mary LeBus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
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Founder of polling analysis site FiveThirtyEight, he is often cited by publications and media outlets for his current work, which involves publishing his own analysis via his Substack newsletter, Silver Bulletin.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kathryn has explored 60-plus countries on six continents while contributing to Architectural Digest, Departures, AFAR, C Magazine, Brides, and Los Angeles Times, among other publications.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Manufactures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactures. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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