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to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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as in constructed
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he manufactured some story about how his car broke down and he was unable to call home and let anyone know that he would be late
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Recent Examples of manufactured
Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
This follows the philosophy that whole foods are better than manufactured ones.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
It is expected to explore the use of homes that are built using pre-manufactured sections instead of completely from scratch on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
With a bit of creativity and planning, stock cabinets (also known as pre-manufactured cabinets) can serve as the foundation for personalized storage throughout a house—even in the basement.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, farmworkers began moving into the 47-unit Stone Pine Cove development of pre-manufactured homes, which is separate from this project, but additional housing is still needed as agricultural production rebounds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Learning where those items were manufactured and sold could be helpful.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Cavs manufactured second-chance opportunities on the glass.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the device is manufactured by Korean company Contavelo.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The recall applies to vehicles manufactured by a specific supplier and during a specific production period.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Competition cannot be superficially manufactured, and both the causes of and solutions to its recent decline are complex.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
In just a few months, Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be manufactured on the Cape.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Massachusetts company Seaman Paper has for 25 years manufactured the tissue paper that Artistry in Motion turns into confetti, said Jamie Jones, one of Seaman’s owners.
—Donna Gordon Blankinship, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The exposure of political smoke screens The uprising also exposed manufactured alternatives.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
This follows the philosophy that whole foods are better than manufactured ones.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
It is expected to explore the use of homes that are built using pre-manufactured sections instead of completely from scratch on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
With a bit of creativity and planning, stock cabinets (also known as pre-manufactured cabinets) can serve as the foundation for personalized storage throughout a house—even in the basement.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, farmworkers began moving into the 47-unit Stone Pine Cove development of pre-manufactured homes, which is separate from this project, but additional housing is still needed as agricultural production rebounds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Taxpayers can determine the plant where their vehicle was manufactured by entering their Vehicle Identification Number on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Learning where those items were manufactured and sold could be helpful.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Cavs manufactured second-chance opportunities on the glass.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the device is manufactured by Korean company Contavelo.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The recall applies to vehicles manufactured by a specific supplier and during a specific production period.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Competition cannot be superficially manufactured, and both the causes of and solutions to its recent decline are complex.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
In just a few months, Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be manufactured on the Cape.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Massachusetts company Seaman Paper has for 25 years manufactured the tissue paper that Artistry in Motion turns into confetti, said Jamie Jones, one of Seaman’s owners.
—Donna Gordon Blankinship, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufactured
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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Commons is a 108-unit development that was constructed in four phases from 2004 to 2013.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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One of the top reasons was because approximately $110 million would have been invested to build a new Pembroke Pines Police headquarters which is a necessity for a facility originally constructed in the early 1990s.—
Mike Hernández,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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And the best way to sidestep that is by picking a pair of socks made from a moisture-wicking blend—ideally a combination of merino wool (at least 50 percent) and synthetic materials.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vibration testing is a ground test devised to put an aircraft through its paces without taking to the skies.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The show features 52 images from the museum’s collection dating from 1860 to 1940, all of which were devised using collage or montage.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2026
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Paul Simon, who was headed to retirement amid debilitating hearing loss, has concocted a helpful new stage monitor setup that has him back on the road.—
BRIAN MCCOLLUM,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Conservatives learned to play the game that progressive activists invented.—
Alessandro Piazza,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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From heating food quickly to baking delicious cakes, the microwave oven is used for a constructive purpose by millions today, far from the destructive intentions for which its technology was invented.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Manufactured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufactured. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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