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 Oil producers are also investing in pipelines, like Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline. Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 The producers are pursuing an international festival launch ahead of the film’s Norwegian premiere in 2027. Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 When New York required utilities to sell their power plants and let independent producers compete, wholesale power costs fell, hundreds of suppliers entered the market, and emissions dropped faster than in states where utilities kept their plants. Joshua MacEy, Hartford Courant, 28 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 Kira marks the second TV IP for Ex Machina after Space Nation, which has Brazil’s Globoplay and Utopai Studios as co-producers. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Trump blames the fossil energy producers for high gasoline prices. Benjamin Zycher, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Bleeding ranchers While expensive cattle may have given some American cattle producers breathing room, ranchers who spoke with CNN emphasized that high prices haven’t ensured easy wealth. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Head scribes Chris Ord and Matt Corman, and episodic directors for the remainder of the series, were let go.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Projects must be led by LGBTQ+ directors and screenwriters, or by professionals whose dissident gender identities and expressions inform their creative perspectives.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The rollout of Epicor Prism is in response to pressure on productivity and skills, the company said, noting that manufacturers and distributors in Latin America are under growing pressure to level up productivity.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mark McCann, director of product marketing specializing in dish care at B/S/H, one of the world’s leading home appliance manufacturers.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • More than 140 artists and makers are expected to participate, along with food and vintage vendors.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There’s Labadie, the private resort open only to American cruise ships and foreign holiday makers.
    Etant Dupain, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 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
  • At the same time, Kenya’s parliamentary finance committee wants the competition authority to implement binding safeguards for farmers, employees, suppliers, and consumers before the deal is approved.
    Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the drive to diversify suppliers means that even Broadcom isn’t enough.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many apparel retailers have seen sales growth this year, but some of that is thanks to broader inflation.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fans can pre-order the game on various retailers' websites, including GameStop and PlayStation.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • However, since coconut water contains potassium and sodium, people with chronic kidney disease should consult their healthcare providers first.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This was the 54th launch from all providers in 2026 on the Space Coast with SpaceX responsible for all but seven of them.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • A day earlier, many millions changed hands during the card show featuring 202 vendors.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The free Big Time festival continues Sunday with dancers, vendors and traditional cultural demonstrators at the Shingle Springs Rancheria.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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