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 By 2032, plastic producers and distributors are required to cut the amount of single-use plastic sold in the state by 25%. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Screenwriter Hannah Lehmann, who created and directed Snap original series Two Sides, is creating the TV series, with Lee and Carerra the executive producers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 Rovio Entertainment, One Cool Group, Dentsu Entertainment, Flywheel Entertainment, Prime Focus Studios and John Cohen Production are producers on the film. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026 Controlling critical pipeline networks gave the company unprecedented power to set transport terms, prioritize its own shipments and restrict pipeline access for independent oil producers. — Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Co-executive producers are Allison Roithinger, Victoria Chamlee and Danny Meiseles for EverWonder Studio. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
Noun
  • The selection committee voting on the rankings includes six current athletic directors, four former head coaches, two former All-American football players and one former sportswriter.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By Tuesday afternoon, another two bank directors had been taken into custody, prosecutors said.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Officials also noted that drug manufacturers have doubled their output of the products over the last year by adding extra manufacturing shifts and production capacity.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Dodge will once again give the Cup Series four manufacturers, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota in fielding entries to compete in a 36-race schedule that begins in mid-February and crowns a champion in early November.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The original seven-acre property and winery that is today known as Lagar de Fornelos was built by brothers who were local boat makers and started the winery as a weekend pastime for their families.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Food makers, grocery chains and other retailers are adapting to those changes in consumer habits.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 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
  • Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Frasers, which owns Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers stores, is aggressive and often builds up large stakes in its suppliers, and tries to shake up management and supervisory boards in order to get the best possible trading terms for its stores.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Robin helped introduce John Frieda products to French retailers, first in Paris stores such as Colette and Le Bon Marché, then throughout France.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cosmetics brands, retailers and AI chat platforms now invite shoppers to scan their faces or upload photos to preview a lipstick shade, a pair of glasses or a new dress.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Choula and her team found that many providers were unaware or unfamiliar with the new Medicare reimbursement codes used to access the benefit.
    — Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Small businesses are shuttering and nonprofit service providers are struggling to get paid for their work.
    — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The program has partnered with marching bands, dance groups — including the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers — Double Dutch clubs and food vendors to hype the celebratory vibe for voters.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After serving the state for decades, retired generals and senior cadres are often reduced to working as guards or market vendors.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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