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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
The two chip companies were also required to continue supplying on fair terms and to make sure technology was compatible with chips manufactured by Chinese firms.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Besides assisting with the manufacture and import of drugs, the indictment also accuses Inzunza of financing and running the cartel’s security arm, known as Los Chimales.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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The fragrances aren't designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Trump or the Trump Organization, according to the perfume website.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
The two chip companies were also required to continue supplying on fair terms and to make sure technology was compatible with chips manufactured by Chinese firms.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
Rainer Bernard, Van Cleef & Arpels director of research
Having to source movements from outside manufactures poses several problems, including a lack of exclusivity and the potential for supply delays.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Besides assisting with the manufacture and import of drugs, the indictment also accuses Inzunza of financing and running the cartel’s security arm, known as Los Chimales.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacture
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The Pitt is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where JWP is under an overall deal.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Blue whales can produce a 30-foot high blow that shoots straight up.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Campus police had no effective plan to work with external law enforcement and failed to take command on the night of the melee — leading the LAPD and the California Highway Patrol to devise an ad hoc response.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Following the previous example, the team that devised the solution did not start with that change in mind.Hunter McMahon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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While this may be a laughing matter for the cast and production team, a few out there are taking it rather seriously.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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They’re packed with tyramine and histamines, which interfere with melatonin production—your body’s natural sleep hormone.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kyle Shanahan continues to stop short of saying whether Greenlaw will make his 2024 debut against the Rams.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over time, Alexandra Foods’ goods began selling in 30 states, making their mark across a nation that Mark and Alexandra made home decades before.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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When constructed, the mansion featured the most modern plumbing, gas lighting and water systems, according to the California State Parks website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The building, which was opened after Hoover’s death, is already slated for obsolescence; the F.B.I. intends to construct a new headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s more technology being employed in the whimsy, too, such as 3-D printing, where tomatoes that appear as a kind of paper are fully edible.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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From color printing capabilities to Bluetooth wireless printing, the Phomemo P2S is a good present for kids, students, and creative friends alike.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Yes, Chrysler invented the minivan, but that was decades ago.Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Founded by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, Max is immediately recognized for inventing the rotoscope, a technique where animators trace a projection of live-action footage frame by frame to produce realistic character movements.Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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While serving in Joe Biden’s Justice Department, the special counsel concocted a novel legal case against Biden’s foremost political opponent and would have been happy to try Donald Trump in the midst of the presidential election campaign.Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reminiscent of the classic strawberry frosted sprinkle donut, Dunkin' concocted a sugar cookie iced to perfection with vibrant pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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