multiplies

present tense third-person singular of multiply
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as in propagates
to bring forth offspring rabbits multiply with proverbial rapidity

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Recent Examples of multiplies Every degree of forward tilt multiplies the load on cervical discs and joints. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 And then there are certain moments, when a particular issue multiplies the power of certain allies. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential. Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 When sweat gets trapped in skin folds, Candida quickly multiplies, causing a skin rash. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 This 10-pack of space-saving hangers multiplies your closet capacity by hanging multiple items vertically. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 For an extra $1, players can add Power Play, which multiplies non‑jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X, depending on the drawing. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Trapped by a quarantine with no way out, residents are forced into a desperate fight for survival as the threat multiplies by the second. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 This pays off even more when there’s traffic in front of him, which multiplies in the playoffs. Jesse Granger, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplies
Verb
  • But, especially when an impactor is big, most of it propagates into the mantle below.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • Elbanna explained that an earthquake that propagates through the Cajon Pass could result in more damage than one that stops.
    Velvet Wu July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.
    Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With little rain forecast, countries across Central and Eastern Europe are turning to expensive imports as power demand rises.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Reliable, around-the-clock electricity has become a growing priority as power demand rises from data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial expansion.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Balsam Hill achieves the life-like branches using its signature True Needle technology that reproduces the texture and shade variation found on natural trees.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The jumping cholla is a cactus that reproduces via the spread of clones.
    Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Partnered with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective, GIRLS PLANET 2027 expands its global search with in-person auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and London to be held in early November.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the latest twist comes as the war expands and threatens even greater fallout for the global economy.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By distilling commander’s intent through intuitive, natural language commands, Anura scales the Soldier-to-robot ratio, reduces cognitive burden, accelerates training timelines, and enables heads-up, hands-free operation.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Automation accelerates execution, while autonomy reduces the need for manual coordination.
    Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The real value comes when AI augments human capability, not replaces it.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The National Weather Service has repeatedly warned of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks as multiple southerly swells battered the coastlines of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rota’s gorgeous score swells sweetly as this affair is sketched, but Mario — older and wiser, to quote the Rodgers and Hammerstein song — has his doubts about a man who seems to him like a cad.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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