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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
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), a trade group that represents spirits makers, has also been vocal in its displeasure about the tariffs.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Festival experiences including the makers market with local vendors, silent disco, and Taps & Tastes event all return for 2025.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Of course, fresh, local produce is readily available, but this farmers market also features local artisans and makers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
However, although smartphone makers have been aggressively working to release new folding devices, the category remains a relatively niche area of the market.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
As part of the agreement with medical device makers, overseen by Congress, the FDA aimed to meet hiring targets for each year of the latest iteration of MDUFA.
—Michael Erman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
It was projected to collect nearly $400 million in user fees from the medical device makers last year, most of which goes to payroll and operating expenses for employees at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
—Michael Erman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Hers is a lineage peppered with successful clothes-makers, designers and boutique owners.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The delays are frustrating, but little can be done to speed delivery, the official told Reuters, adding that Boeing faced problems after the makers of some components went out of business.
—Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Festival experiences including the makers market with local vendors, silent disco, and Taps & Tastes event all return for 2025.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Of course, fresh, local produce is readily available, but this farmers market also features local artisans and makers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
However, although smartphone makers have been aggressively working to release new folding devices, the category remains a relatively niche area of the market.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
As part of the agreement with medical device makers, overseen by Congress, the FDA aimed to meet hiring targets for each year of the latest iteration of MDUFA.
—Michael Erman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
It was projected to collect nearly $400 million in user fees from the medical device makers last year, most of which goes to payroll and operating expenses for employees at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
—Michael Erman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Hers is a lineage peppered with successful clothes-makers, designers and boutique owners.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The delays are frustrating, but little can be done to speed delivery, the official told Reuters, adding that Boeing faced problems after the makers of some components went out of business.
—Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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