as in maker
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)
The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.
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Recent Examples of manufacturer
Last year, in partnership with industrial equipment manufacturer Vermeer Corporation, Interlune revealed a prototype extractor designed to process 100 metric tons of lunar regolith every hour.
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Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The timeline for finalizing software, manufacturer agreements and other contracts necessary for Android devices typically takes about 18 months, according to Max Weinbach, an analyst for tech research firm Creative Strategies.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
First released in 2016 by the manufacturer Ohta, Monster Wolf was originally designed to ward off the agricultural foes like boars, deer, and the island nation’s Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) and brown bear (Ursus arctos) populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Matsui has quietly accepted tens of thousands of dollars in the form of campaign contributions from Immigration and Customs Enforcement contractors, weapons manufacturers and corporate PACs.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The timeline for finalizing software, manufacturer agreements and other contracts necessary for Android devices typically takes about 18 months, according to Max Weinbach, an analyst for tech research firm Creative Strategies.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
First released in 2016 by the manufacturer Ohta, Monster Wolf was originally designed to ward off the agricultural foes like boars, deer, and the island nation’s Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) and brown bear (Ursus arctos) populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Matsui has quietly accepted tens of thousands of dollars in the form of campaign contributions from Immigration and Customs Enforcement contractors, weapons manufacturers and corporate PACs.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
Noun
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As a maker, these opposing qualities are persistent and present throughout every part of the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The British boot maker in fiscal year 2025 stabilized its business, followed by a pivot in fiscal 2026 to be consumer first.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Most recently, Singh served as VP and CIO at automotive electronics supplier Visteon.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Unlike some other resale models, a premium tea business depends on product quality, supplier relationships, and the ability to explain why customers should pay more for the product.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The owner of a large plant distributor and nursery company, who asked not to be identified for fear that ICE would target the business, said Operation Midway Blitz led to fewer landscaping jobs and declining store traffic.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The distributor plans a moderate national expansion to about 375 screens (exact number still TBD) next week to let world of mouth percolate for the popular TIFF-premiering heist thriller by Daniel Roher about a piano tuner (up-and-comer Leo Woodall) who strays into safecracking.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
Noun
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With the launch of its CraftLab Generators, Atomm is targeting a growing audience of makers and small-scale producers who want to create customized, physical products without the overhead of complex design tools.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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Deadline has confirmed that Gold is working with director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman on the search for who will next play the MI6 spy.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Instead of multiple private insurance companies, a single fund collects money (usually through taxes) and pays doctors, hospitals, and other providers for covered care.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The budget proposal was a disappointment to child-care advocates who have been seeking a cost of living raise for both state preschool staff and child-care providers who run programs with subsidized spaces.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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