1
as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
the company manufactures appliances and electronics
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2
as in devising
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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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024 -
In this article, the authors argue that a better approach is to focus on micro-inclusions — small but intentional acts that include everyone in the actual process of producing work together.—
Gregg Muragishi,
Lauren Aguilar,
Priyanka Carr,
Greg Walton,
Harvard Business Review,
24 Dec. 2024
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Developing looks for clients who have brand contracts and relationships isn’t just about devising a beautiful image, but working with everybody involved, from the designer to the actress, to create a special moment.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
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Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The initials were redacted from the filing, making the identity of the witness unclear.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Stroh’s Ice Cream, a Detroit ice cream company that closed in 2007, is widely credited with inventing the funky flavor.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
22 Dec. 2024
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American industry will keep inventing and keep investing.—
Kelly Livingston,
ABC News,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Manufacturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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