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industries

NOUN

manufacturing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

business commerce corporation management production trade

STRONG

manufactory mob monopoly outfit traffic

WEAK

big business commercial enterprise megacorp multinational

Antonyms

WEAK

idleness indolence laziness lethargy unemployment worthlessness

NOUN

hard work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activity energy enterprise labor

STRONG

application assiduity attention care determination diligence dynamism effort intentness inventiveness pains patience perseverance persistence tirelessness toil vigor zeal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inactivity indolence laziness

STRONG

apathy disregard hesitation ignorance indifference lethargy neglect negligence

WEAK

unemployment worthlessness

Example Sentences

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But in a region dotted with chemical facilities, refineries and other heavy industries, accidents do happen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The fourth straight slow year for the housing market will challenge industries that rely on home sales, including real-estate brokerages, mortgage lenders, home builders and furniture manufacturers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The winners could create a lot of wealth, not only for themselves but other industries.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Crime falls to its lowest levels in recorded history, while airline corporations and automobile industries across the globe collapse.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson