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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 manufacturers
In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
If every equipment supplier develops proprietary AI systems with unique interfaces and data formats, manufacturers will likely face overwhelming integration challenges, spending resources on plumbing rather than process improvement.
—Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Sales have slowed in China, the biggest market, but exports are still rising, and manufacturers are betting on ultra-fast charging as a way of sustaining adoption momentum, Wood Mackenzie noted.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Both expenses have compressed margins for manufacturers throughout the country.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Drug manufacturers would provide these discounts to smaller hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural clinics, mom-and-pop pharmacies with the promise that those savings would be passed on to patients.
—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Vaccine manufacturers facing resistance here could take their business elsewhere, putting other wealthy nations first in line to receive novel vaccines, Gellin said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Currently, manufacturers can select their own samples.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
Defense manufacturers across the United States and Europe are racing to develop smaller robotic combat platforms capable of operating in high-risk zones without exposing troops directly to enemy fire.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
If every equipment supplier develops proprietary AI systems with unique interfaces and data formats, manufacturers will likely face overwhelming integration challenges, spending resources on plumbing rather than process improvement.
—Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Sales have slowed in China, the biggest market, but exports are still rising, and manufacturers are betting on ultra-fast charging as a way of sustaining adoption momentum, Wood Mackenzie noted.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Both expenses have compressed margins for manufacturers throughout the country.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Drug manufacturers would provide these discounts to smaller hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural clinics, mom-and-pop pharmacies with the promise that those savings would be passed on to patients.
—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Vaccine manufacturers facing resistance here could take their business elsewhere, putting other wealthy nations first in line to receive novel vaccines, Gellin said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Currently, manufacturers can select their own samples.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
Defense manufacturers across the United States and Europe are racing to develop smaller robotic combat platforms capable of operating in high-risk zones without exposing troops directly to enemy fire.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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Both project to be difference-makers at the top of an NHL lineup.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Now, whether your next custom commission will be a three-piece suit or a polo shirt, consult the list of makers below.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Each store will also emphasize local and regional suppliers alongside national offerings.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairs of DC Studios, and James Hawes act as the series' executive producers.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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As these pressures travel down the supply chain into farming communities, producers can struggle with income uncertainty.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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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
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Collaboration between education providers, employers and public agencies can create stronger, more relevant pathways.—
Irma Becerra,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Chance the Rapper, another honoree, hones his influence and charity on young generations in his hometown through his organization Social Works Chicago, which works with mental health providers, the homeless, and public schools.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
22 May 2026
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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