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Definition of makernext
as in manufacturer
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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ˈmā-kər How to pronounce Maker (audio)
as in Lord
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe let us give thanks to our Maker for this meal

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Of the major chatbot makers, only Anthropic responded to Ars’ request for comment. — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Britney Spears, Robbie Williams and Chris Brown also hired the British music maker to spice up their work. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
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Indian conglomerates Reliance and Adani Group have, likewise, reportedly been pursuing deals with Chinese companies , with Adani Group founder Gautam Adani visiting companies like battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology in June. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025 In Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic horror novel, Elordi is a creature locked in a deadly feud with his maker, Victor Frankenstein (played by Oscar Isaac). — Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maker
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  1. manufacturer
  2. builder
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  • An assessment of claims data will allow manufacturers to have improved visibility on prescription drug utilization and the allocation of 340B discounts.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Coldcard hack didn’t occur because of any failure in Bitcoin, but because of the negligence of a single manufacturer who had one job and didn’t do it.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • At almost 400 feet in length, the Launchpad is the largest yacht ever constructed by luxury superyacht builder Feadship, according to the company.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Webflow is an underappreciated website builder that should be on your radar thanks to its innovative CMS and app generation tools, but its frustrating pricing structure is cause for concern.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maker. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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