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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
Digital products and platforms multiplied.
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For-profit schools multiplied, approved by the state Board of Nursing under relaxed criteria spelled out in the 2009 law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the two artists have multiplied their collaborations.
—Margot Blaise, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
As the negative press multiplied daily, Tapia and Toviggino avoided comment.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
That trickiness is multiplied when a seemingly nebulous dress code—like semi-formal or cocktail attire—comes into play.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Today, the variables have multiplied due to streaming, not to mention the ongoing shrinkage of the pay-TV bundle.
—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
Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For-profit schools multiplied, approved by the state Board of Nursing under relaxed criteria spelled out in the 2009 law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the two artists have multiplied their collaborations.
—Margot Blaise, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
As the negative press multiplied daily, Tapia and Toviggino avoided comment.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
That trickiness is multiplied when a seemingly nebulous dress code—like semi-formal or cocktail attire—comes into play.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Today, the variables have multiplied due to streaming, not to mention the ongoing shrinkage of the pay-TV bundle.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplied
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Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Softwood cuttings that are taken from new, flexible growth are typically propagated from late spring to late summer when roses are actively growing.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vance's comments come as outrage swelled over Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents taking into custody four students under the age of 18 in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit AI lab in 2015, and its valuation has swelled to $500 billion since the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot in 2022.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Today, technology allows the lowest notes to be reproduced on a full-range sound system.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2026
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But its purpose has since expanded to tackle conflicts the world over, and the charter draft, which was sent along with the invitations to join, does not even reference Gaza.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, and perhaps more crucial to the reevaluation of the stock’s rating, Riot has significantly expanded its growth narrative beyond just cryptocurrency.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Eagle numbers rose significantly first in the 1990s, then continued to increase.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The result isn’t replaced judgment, but accelerated insight.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brussels has accelerated its outreach to markets around the world.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set on Tau Ceti IV after the events of the original games (last seen 30 years ago), the online extraction shooter tasks players with retrieving valuable artifacts, data, and resources from a lost colony as Runners, augmented humans with cybernetic bodies.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those tracks have been newly augmented.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Multiplied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplied. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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