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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as in production
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Recent Examples of manufacture
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
As the specter of U.S. tariffs loomed at the start of the year, Chinese toy manufacturers in Yiwu city, a manufacturing hub, rushed to redesign Santa Claus figurines with rounder faces and blue eyes in hopes of appealing more to European consumers.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
Deutz manufactures engines for construction and agricultural vehicles and the U.S. is one of its key markets.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The Connecticut House of Representatives on Wednesday spent hours debating a bill that would strengthen protections for mobile and manufactured home owners, many of whom are seniors, but decided to stop the discussion in the face of Republican opposition.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
As the specter of U.S. tariffs loomed at the start of the year, Chinese toy manufacturers in Yiwu city, a manufacturing hub, rushed to redesign Santa Claus figurines with rounder faces and blue eyes in hopes of appealing more to European consumers.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Noun
Limitless was feeling the full force of Trump’s tariffs—the firm manufactures in China and had accepted many preorders at $59 each, but the duties had raised manufacturing costs to nearly $190 per unit.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
Deutz manufactures engines for construction and agricultural vehicles and the U.S. is one of its key markets.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacture
Verb
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Elsewhere, however, his forays have produced mixed results, including in his native India.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Wake Forest has consistently produced major league talent, including five first-round MLB Draft in 2023 and 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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Alison devises a plan to escape her creative paralysis.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Monthly sessions focus on topics such as devising a business strategy and developing leadership skills.—
James Simms,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Then, nutrients should also be considered, remembering that factors like a high nitrogen level can inhibit production in fruiting vegetables while increasing production for leafy ones.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Replacing the struggling Wade with the scorching hot O'Hearn could provide not only an instant spark, but constant production in the Giants lineup for the remainder of the season.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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While working tirelessly to make America great again there is no room for distraction.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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This shows an urgent need to make our intersections much safer.—
Bryan Mistele,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The hackathon features a Maker’s Wonderland tour with a 3D printing demonstration; a DIY Personalized UV Resin Charm and a hackathon elevator pitch, followed by judging and awards.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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The elaborate composition required 37 distinct colors, each applied through separate printing steps.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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In 1948, photography and instant gratification converged when Edwin H. Land invented the first Polaroid camera.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The banjo itself was invented by our ancestors to bring us together as a spiritual community, stretching from those long gone, all the way to those who haven’t been born yet.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Desperate to revive his reputation, Zach gains the trust of nerdy outcast Laney (Cook) to concoct a vain scheme to turn her into the next prom queen.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Toronto worked back from an early deficit but couldn’t concoct another comeback win, falling to 22-24 on the season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacture. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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