1
as in propagated
to bring forth offspring
rabbits multiply with proverbial rapidity
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2
as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the booming economy multiplied the wealth of investors
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as in swelled
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
with each attempt the problems multiplied
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Recent Examples of multiplied
Jurors then multiplied that number by the total numbers of residential and commercial subscribers.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But, in fact, the deduction for every $100 of eligible overtime would only reduce his tax bill by $100 multiplied by his top tax rate.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
As platforms multiplied over the last decade, convenience paradoxically decreased.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike the many other street courses that have multiplied on the calendar in recent years, the Australian GP just looks much better and tests the drivers in different ways.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Memes multiplied of a couple passionately kissing in the background of a nuclear mushroom cloud.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
For many children, those negative feelings are often multiplied, especially if the adults around them have fears of their own.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
As the new reality set in, the questions multiplied.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
It's widely believed the relics later multiplied; most are enshrined in a memorial stupa at Kopan monastery in Nepal.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But, in fact, the deduction for every $100 of eligible overtime would only reduce his tax bill by $100 multiplied by his top tax rate.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
As platforms multiplied over the last decade, convenience paradoxically decreased.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike the many other street courses that have multiplied on the calendar in recent years, the Australian GP just looks much better and tests the drivers in different ways.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Memes multiplied of a couple passionately kissing in the background of a nuclear mushroom cloud.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
For many children, those negative feelings are often multiplied, especially if the adults around them have fears of their own.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
As the new reality set in, the questions multiplied.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
It's widely believed the relics later multiplied; most are enshrined in a memorial stupa at Kopan monastery in Nepal.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The number of 24/7 livestreams created per year swelled by about 3,000% between 2019 and 2025, Mauldin’s data show.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The room swelled with hooting and clapping as Samson Fellows climbed onstage.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her image and likeness have been reproduced in countless pop culture references through the years.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sunain has expanded its robot data capture to homes in Turkey, Singapore, Canada and Malaysia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company later expanded globally, providing voting machines and other technology to help carry out elections in 25 countries, from Argentina to Zambia.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But an unexpectedly powerful solar cycle that peaked in 2024 accelerated that timeline by increasing atmospheric drag on the spacecraft, according to the agency.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each mission after that, however, has been repurposed and accelerated.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The health department compiles the annual report from records provided by the Los Angeles County medical examiner augmented by state death certificates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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His earliest records were stark, spare and sad, seemingly solo even when augmented by another voice, string player, or percussionist.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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