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
As the new reality set in, the questions multiplied.
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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.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with nuclear negotiations in Geneva unfolding against the backdrop of significant US military deployments and fears of broader conflict.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The questions multiplied, each driven by the same instinct to protect and survive.
—Adrianne Wright, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Barclays estimates that after only four years of ownership, L’Oréal has already multiplied Prada Fragrances by five times to more than 500 million in revenues at the end of 2024.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
That magnified and multiplied and went up and up and up and up from there.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Since then, examples have multiplied to the point that Gartner predicts that by 2028, small specialized models will hold 50% of the market.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with nuclear negotiations in Geneva unfolding against the backdrop of significant US military deployments and fears of broader conflict.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The questions multiplied, each driven by the same instinct to protect and survive.
—Adrianne Wright, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Barclays estimates that after only four years of ownership, L’Oréal has already multiplied Prada Fragrances by five times to more than 500 million in revenues at the end of 2024.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
That magnified and multiplied and went up and up and up and up from there.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Since then, examples have multiplied to the point that Gartner predicts that by 2028, small specialized models will hold 50% of the market.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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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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African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The spline structure inside the nuts, the non-fixed gripping posture, and interference from magnetic forces significantly increased assembly complexity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Church officials also said its security measures have been increased during the transitional period.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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But during pregnancy, her body had swelled as a result of fluid retention, putting major pressure on the nerves in her hands and wrists.—
Erin MeanLey,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then two years ago, Demings and other county leaders opted against a reboot of the campaign, though transit problems have worsened in Central Florida as its population swelled.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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While China’s economy expanded by 5% last year, the country has entered a fourth year of deflation amid real estate slump, weak consumer confidence and local government debt stress.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yet oil prices rose just 6% Monday, and gas prices aren’t expected to get close to $5 a gallon anytime soon.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Defense and energy stocks in New York rose while shares in travel companies plunged.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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There were a handful of reasons, each accelerated by Micron, but not totally dependent on it, Starr said.—
Mark Dee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the problem has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of the labor market.—
Emily Naiser,
The Conversation,
3 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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The president reacted quickly to the Supreme Court’s ruling against his International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Friday by imposing 10 percent universal baseline duties—a figure that was augmented to 15 percent over the weekend.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Multiplied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplied. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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