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as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the booming economy multiplied the wealth of investors
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as in rises
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
with each attempt the problems multiplied
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Recent Examples of multiplies
But when the creature’s caretaking rules are broken, the Mogwai multiplies into an array of destructive green killer monsters.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Each factor multiplies the options from element ratios to heat treatment and additives.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Apparently, Nevada multiplies those in attendance by pi, given an in-house estimate of about 6,000 (announced was 19,473).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Shareability multiplies your impressions without multiplying your budget.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
The chatbot listed several possible causes, but focussed on cyclospora, a parasite that multiplies in fresh produce and generally needs about a week to mature.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Greed taxes wisdom, while generosity multiplies it.
—Yasir Hashmi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Players can add the Power Play option for an extra dollar, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Each factor multiplies the options from element ratios to heat treatment and additives.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Apparently, Nevada multiplies those in attendance by pi, given an in-house estimate of about 6,000 (announced was 19,473).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Shareability multiplies your impressions without multiplying your budget.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
The chatbot listed several possible causes, but focussed on cyclospora, a parasite that multiplies in fresh produce and generally needs about a week to mature.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Greed taxes wisdom, while generosity multiplies it.
—Yasir Hashmi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Players can add the Power Play option for an extra dollar, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplies
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Sound is a mechanical wave that propagates through a medium, such as a gas, liquid or solid, by causing particles to oscillate and transmit energy through the material.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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The former is a young plant company, which propagates seedlings and ships them off to be planted worldwide.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hawley even reproduces the kidnapping scene from the film, but with Dorothy as the intended kidnapee.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This foldable tote bag packs flat, expands instantly, and can carry souvenirs, beach gear, or laundry.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That's how the music conveys that, expands it.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Honda accelerates, colliding with two parked vehicles and a light post.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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The nation’s siloed and shrinking media environment accelerates this trend.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Agreeing to a three-year contract with Tatsuya Imai augments a rotation bracing for the loss of Framber Valdez while leaving a footprint in a market this franchise rarely explores.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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While the number of retirees swells, the pool of workers funding the social safety net — and caring for the aging population — is narrowing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
7 Jan. 2026
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There's a sort of a natural world religiousness or spirituality or philosophy that swells around a lot of things and different characters.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
6 Jan. 2026
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