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
People were so eager to venerate his remains that skulls of his magically multiplied.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prices at a specific point are multiplied by their weights to get a sum of spending.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
And over time, with two kids now in the mix, the complexity of family life multiplied.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Moffett’s restaurant group has multiplied with Italian eatery Stagioni, its sister cocktail bar Sala, and a ramen-and-bun shop called Bao and Broth.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Filling federal tax returns late — or not at all — also results in a penalty of 5% of the tax due, multiplied by 5% per month, the IRS said.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
But imagine that multiplied across many workforces right now.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
Small changes in code multiplied over many buildings can indeed save large amounts of energy in the long run with thicker insulation, tighter building envelopes and better HVAC systems.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Genes for pumping sodium multiplied, to purge excess salt.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prices at a specific point are multiplied by their weights to get a sum of spending.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
And over time, with two kids now in the mix, the complexity of family life multiplied.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Moffett’s restaurant group has multiplied with Italian eatery Stagioni, its sister cocktail bar Sala, and a ramen-and-bun shop called Bao and Broth.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Filling federal tax returns late — or not at all — also results in a penalty of 5% of the tax due, multiplied by 5% per month, the IRS said.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
But imagine that multiplied across many workforces right now.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
Small changes in code multiplied over many buildings can indeed save large amounts of energy in the long run with thicker insulation, tighter building envelopes and better HVAC systems.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Genes for pumping sodium multiplied, to purge excess salt.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sedum can also be propagated from summer cuttings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Washington, teacher pay increased 36%.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Each piece was molded and reproduced using carbon-fiber resin infusion, a process more commonly seen in aerospace manufacturing.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Unauthorized copying of popular films was common during the late 19th century, and Méliès’ work was frequently reproduced without permission.—
Ryan Brennan
April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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What began seven years ago as a freewheeling alt-country outlet for Max Bottner, formerly of Indiana egg-punks Liquids and the anarchist hardcore band Side Action, eventually expanded to a full band.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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California expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds this school year.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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His numbers rose from 246 total yards in his first three seasons to 717 in his senior campaign alone.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Emerging-market equities rose to a record high, buoyed by optimism over the artificial intelligence trade and a report that Iran offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three ports also have accelerated their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities over the past three years.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Multiplied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplied. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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