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as in director
a person who supervises or finances the making of a work (such as a stage show or movie) to be shown to the public
The producer was having trouble finding an actress for the lead role.
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as in manufacturer
a person or business that manufactures or grows something
The vineyard is the biggest wine producer in the region.
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Recent Examples of producer
Ash, birch, elm, hickory, maple, mulberry, oak, walnut, and willow trees are prolific pollen producers in early to late spring.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Sam Moor and Ross Allsop are the producers, and Lauren Brown is co-producer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
That blend of hardship and hope was what initially drew Brown to the project—not just as an actor, but as an executive producer.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 July 2025
Diversifying Away From Traditional Toys Both companies have been shifting away from traditional toys as their dominant revenue producer for years before the current tariff uncertainty.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Sam Moor and Ross Allsop are the producers, and Lauren Brown is co-producer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
That blend of hardship and hope was what initially drew Brown to the project—not just as an actor, but as an executive producer.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 July 2025
Diversifying Away From Traditional Toys Both companies have been shifting away from traditional toys as their dominant revenue producer for years before the current tariff uncertainty.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Still, the state of regional bus service remains a concern, according to Megan Owens, executive director of the regional advocacy group Transportation Riders United.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Other manufacturers also made laptops for this software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cadillac, an American automobile manufacturer, will be added to the lineup next year and feature two more drivers.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Automotive sales declined 16% year-over-year in the second quarter for the EV maker, with weak sales numbers continuing in Europe and California.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The makers are also providing affordable access to the drug in the US and beyond, signing royalty-free licensing agreements with six generic manufacturers to produce and supply it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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After a nail-biting federal approval process that inspired backlash, Ellison and team have not only secured a legacy distributor, but a trove of content in various stages of production and development.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Following a Fantastic Fest premiere that year, Blair’s film was stalled due to difficulties in securing a distributor.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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And the health sector, led by medical services providers, was the next best, making up a fifth of the total.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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After weeks of stalemate, the contracts were renewed, but not without a lot of stress, scrambling, financial worries and provider changes by patients and their families.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Smart marketers extend the value of their content by repurposing it into other formats—social media posts, email newsletters, video scripts, and more.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Sana Shuaib, a brand marketer with more than two decades of partnership-building experience, joins TKO’s Global Partnerships group as senior vice president, partnership marketing & digital.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Then, attach the fabric to garden stakes near the plants using clothespins or binder clips, making sure the fabric is 1-3 feet from the tops of the plants.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2025
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On her Instagram feed, meanwhile, the Emmy Award-winning TV host shared a photograph of herself with a plant.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some vendors might take only cash or check payments, while others might charge additional processing fees for credit cards, Rhee said.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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This one goes back to prior points: working with vendors and partners is a plus 3.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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