Definition of factorynext
as in mill
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods the new factory will create hundreds of much-needed jobs

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Recent Examples of factory Meanwhile, given the growing demand and often better profitability in overseas markets, Chinese automakers have been shifting from exporting cars from China to building more factories overseas, including in Hungary and Turkey, to increase supplies abroad and avert trade friction. ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 While the previous decade focused on industrial efficiency — like mechanical arms in car factories — the current era is working towards emotional presence. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026 In addition to making progress on production, Tan has restored Intel’s balance sheet via outside investments — to the point where the company bought back part of a factory in Ireland that it had been forced to sell to raise cash. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Making the event even more significant, Rivian actually launched production of the R2 on Wednesday, with the first customer-ready vehicle rolling off the line — despite the Normal factory being hit by a tornado last week. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for factory
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Noun
  • Fatla credits all that success to the city's blue-collar work ethic, forged in its steel mills since the 19th century.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
  • As part of Rajby Textiles’ CRS efforts, the mill presented Denim With Purpose, a collaborative initiative with the Karachi Down Syndrome Program.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Our dwindling night skies and expanding light pollution is slowly impacting plants, animals and humans in significant ways.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • In 2000, the last working reactors at Chernobyl were shut down and the plant was officially closed.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The second complaint alleges Martinez failed to disclose a business relationship with a Kissimmee cake shop, Kenny’s Cakes and Bakery, and alerted them of the city’s small businesses grant program.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • For more of our favorite reversible quilts, shop floral, striped, and solid styles below at up to 42% off.
    Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Tinted mortar is a tool in the architect’s workshop.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • And the hotel offers art workshops for children ages four to 10.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The gallery would dedicate its third exhibition to Smith, presenting two monumental works by the artist made in the mid-1960s and early ’70s.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Those are real-life examples of recent scams plaguing the publishing industry that target authors’ wallets and original works.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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