1
as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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as in devising
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 manufacturing
The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The initial collaboration will center on lightweight materials, bonding and surface preparation, manufacturing optimization, laboratory testing and trackside support.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
As such, manufacturing quality is just as important as style, particularly for those wearing prescription glasses all day.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Africa’s vaccine manufacturing ambitions are entering a different phase.
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Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
New reporting by the Guardian documented this emerging gig taking hold at manufacturing facilities around the world.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
Politicians have spent decades promising and trying to bring manufacturing back.
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Saxby Chambliss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The initial collaboration will center on lightweight materials, bonding and surface preparation, manufacturing optimization, laboratory testing and trackside support.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
As such, manufacturing quality is just as important as style, particularly for those wearing prescription glasses all day.
—
K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Africa’s vaccine manufacturing ambitions are entering a different phase.
—
Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
New reporting by the Guardian documented this emerging gig taking hold at manufacturing facilities around the world.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
Politicians have spent decades promising and trying to bring manufacturing back.
—
Saxby Chambliss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturing
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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However, Solskjaer had spent that off-season devising how United would play with Sancho in an attacking unit alongside Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial and Dan James, with the likes of Bruno Fernandes just behind.
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States are getting creative in devising how the money will be collected either through taxation or voluntary donations by state residents.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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Gord Lambert ran this dynamic explicitly while constructing Canadian Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA).
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Amazon’s approach in the fiercely competitive AI arena encompasses more than just simple purchases; the firm is constructing the vital infrastructure.
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Bell’s scheme, presented in a journal devoted to eugenics and geared toward optimizing dietary protein, would later resurface at another moment of food anxiety, when Walter Voegtlin was inventing the Paleo diet in the 1970s.
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Join the team inventing impactful AI solutions to shape the future of finance.
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And she’s spent a decade scaling her brand into an industry disrupter; Ellsworth began concocting prebiotic drinks in 2015, founding her business just one year later.
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According to the report, workers illegally pocketed between $20,000 and more than $41,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans from a massive federal COVID-19 pandemic relief effort – some by concocting companies that didn't exist to pocket federal assistance funds.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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The manufacturer then finalizes tooling – designing and manufacturing the parts of a popcorn bucket – before the product is shipped to theater companies, marketed to fans and, eventually, sold online and in theaters.
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“Manufacturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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