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 Through that collaboration, students worked alongside professional artists, producers and industry leaders while helping bring Parton’s vision to life. Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Still, diesel's record-setting rise colliding with the fall harvest season means that costs will balloon for producers of crops like corn and wheat, according to Jacob Aiken-Phillips, head of consumer and retail research at Melius Research. Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Athletes, meanwhile, increasingly want to be media personalities and producers too. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Executive producers include Berlanti, Rogers, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions; Doran; Ryan O’Connell; and director Daniel Minahan. Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 O’Donnell’s engagement, announced today by the show’s producers, will begin Tuesday, October 6, and run through Sunday, October 18. Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 Its strikes have caused fuel shortages in Russia, one of the world's biggest energy producers. Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Soon, the producers approached and chose a few extras to join the band inside the house while the rest were sent back to the street. Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 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
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Noun
  • In the directors’ box, owner-chairman Steve Gibson blows out his cheeks while a euphoric stadium falls over itself with happiness and relief.
    Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Held at the Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater and the HANMAC Smooooth Lounge, the sessions give audiences a chance to meet directors and cast members from a wide range of Korean and international selections.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The company says its approach is intended to make adoption easier because manufacturers would not necessarily need to redesign their existing production infrastructure to use the material.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The European Commission’s requirement of a 40% reduction in emissions from new heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 also risks handing Chinese manufacturers an opening, according to Daniela Costa, Goldman Sachs’ head of European capital goods research.
    Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 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
  • Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.
    Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Its biggest iron ore suppliers include Australia, Brazil, India, and South Africa.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Pokémon is turning 30, and retailers are celebrating with new trading cards, toys, collectibles and limited-edition collaborations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The bill would prohibit retailers from selling certain devices capable of going more than 20 mph.
    Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.
    Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In California, the law will be enforced by retail water providers, including government water districts, private water companies and city water departments, according to the State Water Resources Control Board, which also has enforcement authority.
    Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Other cybersecurity vendors have been tracking the threat, and cataloging the various malware strains, which include BeaverTail, capable of targeting both Windows and macOS.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The city has extended the agreements many times since then, including with bus vendors who consistently provide poor service.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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