1
as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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2
as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he manufactured some story about how his car broke down and he was unable to call home and let anyone know that he would be late
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as in production
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Recent Examples of manufacture
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
The company reported other income of $12.2 million, down from $23.6 million in the previous year, due to the absence of additional profit from the $109 million DOD manufacturing expansion contract.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2025
The proposal works by authorizing the government to seize patents of costly drugs that were developed using taxpayer money from drugmakers and then licensing them to other manufactures who could make and sell cheaper, generic alternatives.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
None of these things are apparently an issue with the Zilch, which is manufactured by Florida cycling gear company Radian USA.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
The company reported other income of $12.2 million, down from $23.6 million in the previous year, due to the absence of additional profit from the $109 million DOD manufacturing expansion contract.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
In a series of social media posts over the weekend, Trump said the tariffs target Canada, Mexico and China for hosting the manufacture and transport of illicit drugs that end up in the U.S.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2025
The proposal works by authorizing the government to seize patents of costly drugs that were developed using taxpayer money from drugmakers and then licensing them to other manufactures who could make and sell cheaper, generic alternatives.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacture
Verb
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Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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This diversity makes mezcal a deeply regional and artisanal product, closely tied to the land and the people who produce it.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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To make this work, Dykstra devised a way to combine a film camera with a computer, enabling each ship-miniature movement to be repeated precisely over multiple runs, at different angles: a system known as motion control.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its regular broadcast on ABC, Disney devised packages that took sponsorships well beyond the program itself.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year’s slate includes eight Spanish productions, with a special focus on two films from the autonomous community of Murcia, which takes center stage in the festival’s Territory section.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Diving headfirst back into a pop-focused sound, Gaga brings in a new suite of production collaborators — including Andrew Watt, Cirkut and her fiancé Michael Polansky — to reconfigure her signature sound into a modern context.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Deals with the actors for Season 8 have been made, paving the way for one final renewal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In addition to hiring new staff and establishing a new process for designing and constructing projects, the department would be transparent, Carter said.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Winner: Lightroom Classic Printing Both photo applications have strong printing capabilities, with support for color profiles, output sharpening, and soft proofing.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bally’s, which has been operating out of a temporary casino at Medinah Temple since September 2023, is building its permanent facility at the 30-acre site of the former Chicago Tribune printing plant.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Greg Norman at the 1996 Masters is why Dr. Heimlich invented his maneuver, no argument there.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Read: How Bong Joon Ho invented the weird world of Parasite Not much of Mickey 17 makes sense at first blush.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Rankin, a Canadian historian and prankster, has concocted a starkly enchanting Winnipeg where Farsi is the main language of storefronts, guided tours and everyday grievances, like the woman who gripes about sharing a bus with a live turkey.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Taking this idea and combining it with an attention to convenience and versatility while cooking, Heinz concocted three new products ready to be devoured.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacture. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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