Definition of factorynext
as in mill
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods the new factory will create hundreds of much-needed jobs

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Recent Examples of factory Chinese robotics firm XGSynBot debuted its Z1 humanoid robot capable of working across multiple workstations in factories. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026 The visit to the pistol factory followed an inspection Tuesday in which Kim and his daughter watched the test launch of what state media described as nuclear-capable cruise missiles from a naval destroyer as Kim called for speeding up the nuclear armament of his navy. CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 This bandana is even better because it was made in a factory that invests in gender equity and women’s empowerment through Rise. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 More than a century later, the factory still follows the same process. Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for factory
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Noun
  • This mill makes 631 hp and 560 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Some retail will come in as the mills get redeveloped into mixed use retail/residential.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • An even worse scenario could unfold if desalination plants are destroyed, Sacks warned.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Top to bottom, consider using native plants which, hereditarily, are adapted to our climates and will more easily root.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There aren’t local cafés or shops within walking distance; the retreat is designed to keep you on-site and focused.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
  • In Los Angeles at the beginning of 2024, Lockwood was tapped to train White, who plays Carmy — the young, world-class fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to manage his family’s chaotic sandwich shop — for season three of the show.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That led to the creation of In the Lab with Adam Bartley, a series of acting workshops in May designed to teach local actors the ins and outs of acting on camera.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to workshops and demonstrations, the gardening event will feature a succulent swap, tool sharpening (limits apply), and a marketplace to shop a variety of plants, birdhouses and homegrown edible items at a farmers market.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Featuring a blend of historic pieces with contemporary works by local artists, the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form, geometry and place.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The state’s dire budgetary straits have also spurred Democrats to look to fundamentally reform how state budgeting works.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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