as in manufacturers
someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product)
Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.
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Recent Examples of makers
Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The makers are still finalizing the rest of the cast and creative team.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 July 2026
On top of that, Philipps wants to continue raising awareness about ADHD and has partnered with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Qelbree to do so.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
For the second straight year, a Miami chef has earned an international award as one of the best pizza makers in the world.
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Connie Ogle
july 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Industrial equipment makers and automotive suppliers can also adopt the same packaging approach for products that demand higher durability.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The makers are still finalizing the rest of the cast and creative team.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 July 2026
On top of that, Philipps wants to continue raising awareness about ADHD and has partnered with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Qelbree to do so.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
For the second straight year, a Miami chef has earned an international award as one of the best pizza makers in the world.
—
Connie Ogle
july 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Industrial equipment makers and automotive suppliers can also adopt the same packaging approach for products that demand higher durability.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
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Here's why Hyundai's recent Tucson recall is part of a broader auto industry software problem, and what manufacturers could do to make the recall process easier for drivers.
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Even among leading manufacturers, productivity still trails human workers.
Noun
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With Euclid, builders can identify the parcels that are available and what is allowed on the parcel from a regulatory aspect, even linking to associated documents, said Rob Stauder, solutions development at the company.
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Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders.
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