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
Today, the variables have multiplied due to streaming, not to mention the ongoing shrinkage of the pay-TV bundle.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
That taxable value then gets multiplied by local millage rates to determine your final bill.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Further, because national GDP is essentially the product of the number of workers multiplied by their individual productivity, the loss of labor force growth means the American economy will have to rely almost entirely on technological breakthroughs and AI to drive future gains.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Nightly rates were multiplied by six.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
But as high-quality tuna options have multiplied on grocery store shelves, many home cooks have kept this retro recipe around for good measure.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the flavors have multiplied into two teams of three.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Over the next seven years, Ba&sh’s revenues multiplied by seven times to reach more than 320 million euros in 2022, when L Catterton sold its majority stake to private equity firm HLD Group.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
While a single meal may seem inconsequential, if multiplied across millions of households these choices translate into meaningful water savings.
—Huma Tariq Malik, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
That taxable value then gets multiplied by local millage rates to determine your final bill.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Further, because national GDP is essentially the product of the number of workers multiplied by their individual productivity, the loss of labor force growth means the American economy will have to rely almost entirely on technological breakthroughs and AI to drive future gains.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Nightly rates were multiplied by six.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
But as high-quality tuna options have multiplied on grocery store shelves, many home cooks have kept this retro recipe around for good measure.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the flavors have multiplied into two teams of three.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Over the next seven years, Ba&sh’s revenues multiplied by seven times to reach more than 320 million euros in 2022, when L Catterton sold its majority stake to private equity firm HLD Group.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
While a single meal may seem inconsequential, if multiplied across millions of households these choices translate into meaningful water savings.
—Huma Tariq Malik, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The hedges surrounding the UGA football field today might not be the exact same shrubs from 96 years ago, but they’ve been propagated from the originals planted in 1929, preserving the continuity and lineage.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Waves along the Bay Area coast swelled higher than normal, and king tides continued to push coastal waters higher onto the shore than normal Thursday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill will inherit a state budget that swelled under Murphy, who delivered on promises to fund the public worker pension fund and a K-12 school aid formula after years of neglect under previous governors, by high income taxes on the wealthy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whitman traces how this legal foundation evolved into a broader moral menace that became a durable template in Western capitalism that was repeatedly reproduced.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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In his first four games back after missing 10, Jackson has augmented the pass protection on an offensive line that allowed no sacks in Quinn Ewers’ first NFL start.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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Think about a core legacy ERP system that can then be augmented with point of sale data or supply chain data that allows for different types of insights to be gleaned and operations to be managed in a more effective way.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Multiplied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplied. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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