as in manufacturers
someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product)
Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.
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Recent Examples of makers
Abbott, one of the nation’s largest formula makers, urged the FDA to set scientific standards for contaminants in infant formula.
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Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Mostly the defensive tackles are Sieler, the 30-year old veteran who is coming off a disappointing season, Phillips, Grant, the disappointing 2025 first-round pick, and a collection of lower-round picks or non-difference makers, and that’s no disrespect to Zeek Biggers or Matthew Butler.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The special celebratory Shabbat dinners will be held on Zahav’s outdoor patio on several Fridays from May to August, with diners lingering over glasses of Zahav's boutique wine label, Galia Wine, produced with wine makers in Israel.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Skydio is one of the biggest drone makers outside of China.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Doll Factory follows doll makers Iris Whittle (Creed-Miles) and her sister Rose (Mirren Mack) in Victorian London.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Magnific isn’t trying to compete with the big model makers.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Kent Nishimura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Device makers are responding.
—Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Google’s objection focuses on preserving the autonomy for device makers (including Google) to customize AI services.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Mostly the defensive tackles are Sieler, the 30-year old veteran who is coming off a disappointing season, Phillips, Grant, the disappointing 2025 first-round pick, and a collection of lower-round picks or non-difference makers, and that’s no disrespect to Zeek Biggers or Matthew Butler.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The special celebratory Shabbat dinners will be held on Zahav’s outdoor patio on several Fridays from May to August, with diners lingering over glasses of Zahav's boutique wine label, Galia Wine, produced with wine makers in Israel.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Skydio is one of the biggest drone makers outside of China.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Doll Factory follows doll makers Iris Whittle (Creed-Miles) and her sister Rose (Mirren Mack) in Victorian London.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Magnific isn’t trying to compete with the big model makers.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Kent Nishimura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Device makers are responding.
—Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Google’s objection focuses on preserving the autonomy for device makers (including Google) to customize AI services.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
Noun
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What is going to be most interesting to watch unfold on Sunday is how teams/manufacturers and their plethora of engineers attempt to use the new stage lengths to their advantage.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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After decades of denial, most manufacturers acknowledge the impact of carbon-emitting products on climate.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The idea of keeping houses off market to builders for a limited time is an excellent idea.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But home builders, supply advocates and some lawmakers have mounted strong opposition to the section.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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