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as in directors
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 manufacturers
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 producers
The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Still, Tesla, like other Western carmakers, faces intensifying competition from Chinese EV producers.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
This allowed tribes to get federal dollars directly to small-scale producers, said Carly Griffith Hotvedt, executive director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and a member of Cherokee Nation.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The producers are in discussion with festivals about potential berths later this year.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The organization, founded in 1949, represents more than 1,000 French industry professionals, including producers, exporters, directors, actors, agents and distributors.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Italian printing technology firm Durst Group is setting up shop in the Como area that is also home to many high-end textile producers.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Still, Tesla, like other Western carmakers, faces intensifying competition from Chinese EV producers.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
This allowed tribes to get federal dollars directly to small-scale producers, said Carly Griffith Hotvedt, executive director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and a member of Cherokee Nation.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The producers are in discussion with festivals about potential berths later this year.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The organization, founded in 1949, represents more than 1,000 French industry professionals, including producers, exporters, directors, actors, agents and distributors.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Italian printing technology firm Durst Group is setting up shop in the Como area that is also home to many high-end textile producers.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
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In that same study of HR directors and executives, two-thirds of managers were reported to regularly avoid or delay giving critical feedback, which is the slow-motion version of the problem Gen Z is trying to head off.
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While a board of trustees or directors may continue to manage operations, sole members typically can appoint or remove board members of the subsidiary entity and shape policies.
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Here's why Hyundai's recent Tucson recall is part of a broader auto industry software problem, and what manufacturers could do to make the recall process easier for drivers.
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Even among leading manufacturers, productivity still trails human workers.
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Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
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Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.
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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.
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The utility pointed customers to education, energy‑saving tools and shopping for competitive suppliers as ways to manage rising costs.
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Customers don’t behave like forecast assumptions, suppliers miss deliveries, equipment breaks, staffing issues happen.
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Most national retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains will be open on Independence Day, however banks and post offices will be closed.
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Though America’s birthday doesn’t have the same reputation as other long weekend events for sales, the midpoint of the year is still a reliably good time to find clearance deals as retailers mark down last season’s goods before the summer ends.
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More information for patients — including detail on the health plans and providers affected by the negotiations — is available on Cigna’s and UC Davis Health’s websites.
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This company does not offer general pest control services like the other providers on our list and instead focuses entirely on wildlife services.
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It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state.
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The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City.
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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