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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
Content Partners was ahead of the curve in recognizing the demand for liquidity among content owners at a time when online distribution options for content libraries have multiplied.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026
The good news is that much of that retreat energy is recreatable inside your own bathroom or bedroom, and the at-home wellness tools that get you there have multiplied in 2026.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
That ratio is then multiplied by the player’s annual salary to yield the total amount of taxable income assigned to that jurisdiction.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Police presence has multiplied.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
But many in recent years have said the decision may have multiplied harm to the district’s schools and those students who attend them.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The stock has multiplied almost ninefold since the end of 2022, when ChatGPT kicked off the generative AI boom.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 June 2026
State health officials urged parents in several counties to vaccinate babies against measles ahead of schedule this spring as cases multiplied in Michigan.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 June 2026
Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026
The good news is that much of that retreat energy is recreatable inside your own bathroom or bedroom, and the at-home wellness tools that get you there have multiplied in 2026.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
That ratio is then multiplied by the player’s annual salary to yield the total amount of taxable income assigned to that jurisdiction.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Police presence has multiplied.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
But many in recent years have said the decision may have multiplied harm to the district’s schools and those students who attend them.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The stock has multiplied almost ninefold since the end of 2022, when ChatGPT kicked off the generative AI boom.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 June 2026
State health officials urged parents in several counties to vaccinate babies against measles ahead of schedule this spring as cases multiplied in Michigan.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 June 2026
Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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But sometimes this connection is propagated within the community itself to make a salient point about a complex condition.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Because of their structure, they can only be propagated through division, not through trimmings.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Crowds around the Garden swelled past 10,000 people Wednesday night.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The defensive sideline erupted, and Morrison’s chest swelled.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Kira Willey,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The team proved that Monte Carlo simulations based on the new Hamiltonian framework reproduced both steady and changing states of the original nonreciprocal system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The deal comes after the Consumer Price Index in May rose to its highest level in more than three years, with energy prices accounting for more than 60% of the monthly inflation increase.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Multiplied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplied. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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