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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
Invest in yourself, because self-trust steadily multiplies real gains.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Every system multiplies leverage.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
For example, a website using 15 fonts at $10,000 each could face annual costs of $150,000, which is an expense that multiplies for brands with hundreds of URLs.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the game features a multiplier for each play that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
From a security perspective, connecting models to tools and stacking agents together multiplies risks that are already unresolved in standalone large language models.
—Thomas Şerban Von Davier, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
The impact is calmer rooms, faster calls, fewer regrets and teams that adopt the protocol, which multiplies calm.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
There was also a Power Play multiplier of 4, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by four if ticket purchasers paid $1 extra per game.
—Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Social media multiplies this effect, pushing us into echo chambers that reinforce a limited sense of self.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Every system multiplies leverage.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
For example, a website using 15 fonts at $10,000 each could face annual costs of $150,000, which is an expense that multiplies for brands with hundreds of URLs.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the game features a multiplier for each play that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
From a security perspective, connecting models to tools and stacking agents together multiplies risks that are already unresolved in standalone large language models.
—Thomas Şerban Von Davier, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
The impact is calmer rooms, faster calls, fewer regrets and teams that adopt the protocol, which multiplies calm.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
There was also a Power Play multiplier of 4, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by four if ticket purchasers paid $1 extra per game.
—Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Social media multiplies this effect, pushing us into echo chambers that reinforce a limited sense of self.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplies
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Separate Offshoots The aloe plant propagates itself by growing offshoots, known as pups.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The nature of the American political system propagates scads of lawyers and poseurs who blather on endlessly, promising everything and delivering little.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, if one spouse is 65 or older, that income threshold rises to $33,100.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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One ecosystem reproduces itself through procedure; the other through attention.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility There is one fully accessible treehouse (and more ADA rooms to come as Lovango expands in future phases).—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advocate expands educational opportunities for workers The health system is also prioritizing long-term career growth.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Participation accelerates growth, but the platform owners ultimately govern access, pricing and strategic direction.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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History shows that once a government normalizes this language, the slide accelerates.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 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,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition, an agency’s team will be able to explain how AI visibility augments your overall brand authority and discovery.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
25 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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“Multiplies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplies. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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