producers

plural of producer
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as in directors
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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Recent Examples of producers Though eventually abandoned due to cost, this system of surveillance endeavored to equate producers with virtue. Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Ukraine repeatedly has targeted oil facilities that form the backbone of Russia’s economy, one of the world’s largest energy producers. Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 A lot of plants are in water-scarce countries that are also big oil producers, such as the Gulf states. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The film’s producers say the plan is to premiere it at a major festival, followed by a theatrical release and then broader distribution (with a distribution deal yet to be secured). Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 One of the movie’s producers is Kansas City native Anthony Badalucco. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Oil producers are also investing in pipelines, like Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline. Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Patio service via wine window, known as a buchette del vino, is part of the plan, with the wine program focusing on regions and producers that match the seasonal food. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Trump blames the fossil energy producers for high gasoline prices. Benjamin Zycher, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
Noun
  • Special programs include a focus on Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, featuring six of his films with leading directors and actors discussing his work.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Studios have contracts in place with AI protections for writers, directors and actors and are mindful about the concerns.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At the heart of the Shein model is a vast network of contract manufacturers based in the southern province of Guangdong, in particular Guangzhou’s Panyu and Haizhu Districts — home to one of the world’s most dynamic manufacturing hubs.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Now, manufacturers are leaning heavily into advanced technology and artificial intelligence to up their game.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And now here’s the silo that the silo-makers made for themselves.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The company in January announced plans to spin off its Mobility Group, which serves automakers and mining and agricultural equipment makers, into a separate entity in 2027.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The company has moved to diversify suppliers (to reduce import duties), raise prices (to absorb tariffs), and sell its logistics network as a service to other brands (to increase revenues from other retailers feeling the pinch).
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Deterrence requires stable and sustainable defense equipment production, so Japan needs to reduce risks of shortages caused by suppliers withdrawing, officials said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In turn, retailers could pass those costs along to shoppers, raising prices on shelves.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • For now, retailers can keep selling the drinks and consumers can continue buying them, but distributors may become increasingly reluctant to replenish inventory while Congress debates the category's future.
    Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The multi-week trial featured testimony from dozens of witnesses, including first responders, medical providers, mental health experts and several of Clancy’s friends and family members.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Collaborations between manufacturers, distributors, software providers and service partners are increasingly necessary to deliver integrated outcomes.
    Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Dhaka’s rundown streets peppered with the homeless, vendors and child beggars.
    Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In Little Village, the number of vendors selling tamales and elotes has decreased, said Jennifer Aguilar, executive director of the business district’s chamber of commerce.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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