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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Recent Examples of manufacture
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The world’s largest contract chipmaker continues to see robust demand for cutting-edge chips from major clients such as Apple an, while also benefiting from the rapid expansion of AI, manufacturing advanced processors designed by companies like Nvidia — now its largest customer.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Juan Lozano, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Vorago Technologies Vorago Technologies, a private electronics manufacture and aerospace company in North Austin, also played a direct role in the Artemis II mission.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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Verb
McDaniel will be able to manufacture touches for Thompson in yards-after-the-catch situations.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The world’s largest contract chipmaker continues to see robust demand for cutting-edge chips from major clients such as Apple an, while also benefiting from the rapid expansion of AI, manufacturing advanced processors designed by companies like Nvidia — now its largest customer.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Moreno-Gama was being held Monday in the San Francisco County Jail on various state charges, including possession or manufacture of combustible material or an incendiary device and arson.
—Juan Lozano, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Vorago Technologies Vorago Technologies, a private electronics manufacture and aerospace company in North Austin, also played a direct role in the Artemis II mission.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacture
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On the bright side, the Eta Aquarid's are known to produce the occasional fireball, which could easily pierce the veil of moonlight cast by the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Westin also produced an RBI single, while Augustana recruit JT Iles came through with a two-run double for the Thunderbolts (9-11), who with the win retained the Zabrocki Cup — the traveling trophy for the rivalry.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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For instance, in 2020, Hendon’s lab helped devise a mathematical model for brewing the perfect cup of espresso, over and over, while minimizing waste.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Oak Park community united earlier this month to devise a plan to address public health in the absence of the hospital.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The contract modification ensures that the production of the jet engines will remain at the company’s Connecticut locations, according to Larson.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Where things have felt vague, clarity makes a noticeable difference.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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States can also make an independent decision not to allow the sale of a product in their state.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientific papers are filled with acronyms — some little more than strings of letters, others carefully constructed to form recognizable words, like GANDALF (Gas AND Absorption Line Fitting) and MIAOW (Minimum Inertia Adaptive Optics Widget).—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Our everyday lives present unlimited opportunities to construct justice and liberation in our food system and otherwise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut, like the rest of the nation, has seen an uptick in these devices, a rise that the ATF attributes to 3D printing.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yiltem Apparel is an apparel manufacturer that provides planning, cutting, printing, sewing, washing, packaging and shipping services.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Major motion pictures partnering with brands to promote movies is the norm now, a practice that has evolved as quickly as technology has since the iPhone was invented in 2007, which can sometimes feel like an attack on your nervous system.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city doesn’t need to invent a solution.—
Louis Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tank weighing down the back of Kyle Nicolson’s truck holds a mixture of water, nutrients and fertilizer concocted through years of tinkering, first by his grandfather, then his dad, his uncle and his cousins.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Authorities believe Simko met one of the suspects at a cannabis festival in Ann Arbor, where the suspects reportedly concocted a plan to set up a fake business deal and steal what officials said was upwards of 50 pounds of marijuana.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacture. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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