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
For a start-up electric vehicle manufacturer (Rivian delivered its first vehicle in 2021), issues such as these are to be expected as the brand irons out the kinks in production and development.
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Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The same regulation would apply to local manufacturers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Is there a timeline, a regulatory environment, in which the internet does not turn into a highly efficient manufacturer of niche suicide cults?
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The same regulation would apply to local manufacturers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Is there a timeline, a regulatory environment, in which the internet does not turn into a highly efficient manufacturer of niche suicide cults?
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
Noun
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Word on the street is that Snapchat-maker Snap seeks to raise $1 billion to double down on its Spectacles.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Palmer has been the difference-maker since joining from Manchester City in 2023 but is currently sidelined with a troublesome groin injury that is expected to keep him out for another five weeks.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Key West native Mario Palazon of FreshCo Fish Market & Grill in Kendall, who has been in the seafood wholesale business for more than 20 years, says that his suppliers have been catching a record number of crabs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cross-border supplier payments represent the largest category.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Its expanding partnership with distributor PepsiCo (similar to the deal between Monster and Coca-Cola), and its sponsorships of festivals, sporting events, and athletes is also helping establish its presence among consumers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Final Finale is the result of a joint effort between Bleecker Street, the distributor of The End Continues and a recent This Is Spinal Tap theatrical re-release, and Vertigo Live, which has produced concert films for acts like Duran Duran and Billy Idol.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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When Conveyor announced a $33 million expansion in North Little Rock in June, the company shifted from just being an electric drum motor distributor to a producer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Oct. 2025
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Prior to Disney’s involvement, Doctor Who had aired on and off for two decades without a big contribution from American co-producers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In Israel, Samaritan’s Purse has given 42 ambulances — 28 armored — to Magen David Adom, the country’s emergency services provider.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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