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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
In 2020, Davenport and producer Colleen Cassingham began working on Life After, which is now available to audiences via PBS’ Independent Lens.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The drummer/producer of The Roots first met D’Angelo in the mid-1990s and the two forged a musical bond that helped shape the sound of that era.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Italian pasta could disappear from US shelves Italian pasta could largely disappear from US supermarket shelves as producers say 107% tariffs make exports uneconomic.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
After replacing Jones, Strummer and manager/producer Bernie Rhodes replaced the band with drum machines and synths.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The drummer/producer of The Roots first met D’Angelo in the mid-1990s and the two forged a musical bond that helped shape the sound of that era.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Italian pasta could disappear from US shelves Italian pasta could largely disappear from US supermarket shelves as producers say 107% tariffs make exports uneconomic.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
After replacing Jones, Strummer and manager/producer Bernie Rhodes replaced the band with drum machines and synths.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Alcatel is the world's largest subsea cable manufacturer and installer, according to industry trade magazine Submarine Telecoms Forum.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, due to the wide variety of dyes and dye methods used by clothing manufacturers, dye transfer can still occur during the wash process, especially with new clothes, Wang says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the makers of Wegovy and Zepbound, respectively, already sell their drug directly to consumers for $499 a month.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a federal judge to issue a restraining order against the makers of Tylenol to force them to immediately stop advertising to consumers that in consultation with a doctor the pain reliever is safe for pregnant women and young children to use.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 10-day mark, which is where the current dispute is as of this weekend, is at the same point when another previous fight was settled between Disney and a large distributor.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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While the precise terms of our settlement will remain confidential, CBS will remain the exclusive domestic distributor of the shows in syndication and continue to deliver the shows through the 2027/2028 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Honda, someone at the wheel supplier’s factory in Italy moved a fence used to separate finished products from unfinished products.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Qnity is a key supplier of chemicals and materials used in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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Your healthcare provider may switch your antibiotics to a different class if possible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 Nov. 2025
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How to watch on local TV FOX is broadcasting the game in California; in the Bay Area, tune in to KTVU-TV (channel 2) with an antenna or a cable TV provider.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lea Chen is a content creator and social media marketer with experience at IBM, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon.—
Lea Chen,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Seattle housewares brand Holcomb is the brainchild of inventor father and digital marketer daughter duo David and Ariel Holcomb.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The retailer did not respond to a request for comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fortune has previously reported that retailers lock in holiday assortments months in advance, and 2025’s tariff volatility has forced last‑minute reorders, product cuts, and pricing shifts—conditions that especially strain small operators with thin margins and limited credit lines.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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