manufacturer

noun

Definition of manufacturernext
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 Medical device changes require coordination with clinical teams, biomedical engineering and manufacturers. — Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Liwag also noted that Lockheed Martin's partnerships with newer defense technology players, including Hadrian, support faster production and could help protect the company from disruption by newer defense manufacturers. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Abdur Rahman Tarafder said last week, countering a push by manufacturers to delay the next mandatory review until 2028. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 More than 110 people will be laid off by the end of the year when a major mattress manufacturer permanently closes its plant in Randolph County. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
  1. maker
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. producer
  5. provider
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  • Like Blonde on Blonde, Drukqs was the prolonged exhalation that closed its maker’s years as a celebrity at the vanguard of a genre and inaugurated a long period of reflection and tinkering away from the light of public expectation.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Rivian' s latest financials showed promise, giving investors a buying opportunity after the electric vehicle maker's recent correction, according to Jefferies.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of maker
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  • Meanwhile, alternative suppliers would need sufficient production capacity to compensate if primary sources became unavailable.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • Sphere’s recent drama credits include Cardinal and Netflix’s Mae Martin-starrer Wayward and it also part-owns Heated Rivalry distributor Sphere Abacus.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
  • On May 6, 1957, the car finally found a buyer and was shipped to Lowis and Hodgkiss, Jaguar’s distributor in Nairobi, Kenya.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • The partnership made Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, and Roc Nation a co-producer of the halftime show and NFL social justice initiatives.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is the Leeds full-length that sounds most like the previous one, despite the producer typically showing great range even across his individual monikers.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of producer
Noun
  • Primary care providers are often the first professionals to evaluate someone experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • If something looks suspicious, contact your health insurance company or medical provider directly.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of provider

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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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