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as in director
a person who supervises or finances the making of a work (such as a stage show or movie) to be shown to the public
The producer was having trouble finding an actress for the lead role.
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as in manufacturer
a person or business that manufactures or grows something
The vineyard is the biggest wine producer in the region.
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Recent Examples of producer
Egg producers blamed price spike on the outbreak, but critics accused big companies of taking advantage of their market dominance and the government began its investigation.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
There’s an opportunity for Omaha to press into new production areas, says Eve Wulf, producer of current series for Omaha, during an inteview.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Reitman and Kenan are executive producing, alongside the feature sequels’ producer Amie Karp and original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Els Torreele and Heather Sherwin wrote in PLOS Global Public Health that pull incentives based on WHO prequalification and UNICEF tenders risk favoring larger international producers with the capital to reach those milestones.
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Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
There’s an opportunity for Omaha to press into new production areas, says Eve Wulf, producer of current series for Omaha, during an inteview.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Reitman and Kenan are executive producing, alongside the feature sequels’ producer Amie Karp and original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Els Torreele and Heather Sherwin wrote in PLOS Global Public Health that pull incentives based on WHO prequalification and UNICEF tenders risk favoring larger international producers with the capital to reach those milestones.
—
Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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Led by Miles Macquarrie, the restaurant’s beverage director and winner of the 2024 Michelin Guide Exceptional Cocktails Award, the cocktail menu is extensive but intentionally curated.
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Adam Hoffer is director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Even among leading manufacturers, productivity still trails human workers.
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From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
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American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
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The distributor, which is led by co-presidents Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz, already holds North American rights and released the action thriller there on June 19.
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The indie distributor earlier picked up the North American rights to the action thriller and released the pic domestically from June 19.
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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What’s not clear is whether the department will eventually use its muscle to coerce builders, suppliers, and property owners into upgrading their sheds and fielding them more sparingly.
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Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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The inclusion of these and other holistic practices suggests that treatment providers are recognizing that recovery is rarely sustained through willpower alone.
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To stay relevant, stop thinking like a marketer and start thinking like an operator.
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Nandini Jammi, a fellow marketer, harbored the same concerns about digital marketing technologies.
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Customers can also get the collection in a Krispy Kreme 6-pack box at select retailers.
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The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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