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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
The report draws on 43 facility-level surveys of Turkish textile and apparel manufacturers, as well as interviews with trade unions and worker associations.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Milwaukee appears poised to join a lawsuit against several fire truck manufacturers that alleges the companies conspired to drive up the price of the vehicles.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The winning companies have also been connected to local manufacturers, allowing product development to happen in the state.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Lalor said there was a price increase of around five percent early last year, but that manufacturers, factories and retailers absorbed most of the cost increases from the new tariffs imposed in 2025.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The yen has weakened quite a bit in the past year, which tends to be positive for equities in Japan given how a sizable proportion of the market comprises exports-reliant manufacturers.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
While there have been several successful consumer cases brought against microwave popcorn manufacturers, this is the first popcorn lung verdict against a cooking spray manufacturer, Plattenberger said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Those were key concessions for Argentina, where local industries long protected by steep tariffs have expressed concern about their ability to compete with American manufacturers.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Cereal manufacturers soon followed, recognizing cereal as an ideal delivery system because it was widely consumed and easy to standardize.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Milwaukee appears poised to join a lawsuit against several fire truck manufacturers that alleges the companies conspired to drive up the price of the vehicles.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The winning companies have also been connected to local manufacturers, allowing product development to happen in the state.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Lalor said there was a price increase of around five percent early last year, but that manufacturers, factories and retailers absorbed most of the cost increases from the new tariffs imposed in 2025.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The yen has weakened quite a bit in the past year, which tends to be positive for equities in Japan given how a sizable proportion of the market comprises exports-reliant manufacturers.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
While there have been several successful consumer cases brought against microwave popcorn manufacturers, this is the first popcorn lung verdict against a cooking spray manufacturer, Plattenberger said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Those were key concessions for Argentina, where local industries long protected by steep tariffs have expressed concern about their ability to compete with American manufacturers.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Cereal manufacturers soon followed, recognizing cereal as an ideal delivery system because it was widely consumed and easy to standardize.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturers
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Across lead and supporting categories, the field is defined by generational clashes, overdue narratives, potential history-makers and a few spoilers who could upend what pundits and awards enthusiasts are expecting.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Small Kitchen Appliances Small kitchen appliances like waffle makers and slow cookers can take up precious cabinet and counter space.—
Kaylei Fear,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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The alleged smuggling chain started with suppliers in the West Bank, passed through Israeli warehouses and ultimately reached Gaza through Israeli military convoys, sometimes during operational activity.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Zipline’s work in these countries provide 24/7, on-demand, last-mile delivery of medical products like blood, vaccines and essential medicines via the drone technology to private hospitals and clinics, public health systems, suppliers, distributors and independent medical professionals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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His only stipulation — which the producers insist was unnecessary — was that no downdraft blast his direction while climbing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 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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But Ridley said the bill’s penalties for illicit drug possession or use still would create problems for many providers.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Manufacturers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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