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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
Police presence has multiplied.
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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
The result was a reinvention that exponentially multiplied the company's value and reestablished it as one of the most influential companies in the world.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 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
The number of sponsorships between brands and teams, drivers and the sport itself have multiplied in recent years, with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Hugo Boss and Puma all implicated.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Over the past two decades, trade between the United States and Switzerland has multiplied several times over.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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
The result was a reinvention that exponentially multiplied the company's value and reestablished it as one of the most influential companies in the world.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 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
The number of sponsorships between brands and teams, drivers and the sport itself have multiplied in recent years, with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Hugo Boss and Puma all implicated.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Over the past two decades, trade between the United States and Switzerland has multiplied several times over.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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By the time a human intervenes, the narrative has already propagated, indexed by search engines, embedded in datasets, and echoed across platforms.—
Wyles Daniel
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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That means the tree is protected by a federal plant patent and can't be propagated at home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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American ingenuity soon swelled the millionaire class to include titans of tobacco, steel, banking, even refrigerated railcars.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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My calves and thighs often throbbed, my waist ached and my knees swelled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 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,
11 June 2026
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In laboratory tests involving eight volunteers, the wristband reproduced hand gestures with high accuracy and low latency, mirroring movements within 120 milliseconds.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Not only that, but USC rose to that level in a still-unfinished stadium, without anything resembling the NIL firepower that other college baseball teams, particularly in the SEC and ACC, are wielding.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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In total, Fort Worth ISD’s number of graduates who met CCMR criteria rose from 3,772 during the 2022-23 school year to just over 4,000 for the 2023-24 school year.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani, of course, has accelerated this process.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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