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as in reproducing
to bring forth offspring
rabbits multiply with proverbial rapidity
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2
as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the booming economy multiplied the wealth of investors
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as in rising
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
with each attempt the problems multiplied
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Recent Examples of multiplying
The program would provide up to $200,000 in matching funds for aldermanic races, multiplying a $25 contribution into $325.
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Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The golden mussel is tiny but mighty, multiplying fast and nearly impossible to get rid of.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Why gut health is having a moment Podcasts about digestion are multiplying, including Butts and Guts, hosted by a Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon, and Take a Stool, run by a gut health supplement company.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The last step in the process is multiplying that consistency score by the pawedness number for all tests.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
But when playthings come in every size and shape, storage bins have a way of multiplying just as quickly.
—Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
This year, those battles are multiplying.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
With warmer weather approaching, the cats are out and multiplying quickly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
In Europe, according to McKinsey’s 2025 HR Monitor survey, overall hiring success (which McKinsey calculates by multiplying a company’s offer-acceptance rate by the retention rate of new hires during their probation period) stands at just 46%.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The golden mussel is tiny but mighty, multiplying fast and nearly impossible to get rid of.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Why gut health is having a moment Podcasts about digestion are multiplying, including Butts and Guts, hosted by a Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon, and Take a Stool, run by a gut health supplement company.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The last step in the process is multiplying that consistency score by the pawedness number for all tests.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
But when playthings come in every size and shape, storage bins have a way of multiplying just as quickly.
—Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
This year, those battles are multiplying.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
With warmer weather approaching, the cats are out and multiplying quickly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
In Europe, according to McKinsey’s 2025 HR Monitor survey, overall hiring success (which McKinsey calculates by multiplying a company’s offer-acceptance rate by the retention rate of new hires during their probation period) stands at just 46%.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplying
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Rather than reproducing the past, the Recreated Classics programme explores why certain designs continue to resonate across generations.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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What online scammers are looking to steal The FBI issued a warning last month that cybercriminals are manipulating or reproducing the official FIFA World Cup website to scam fans who are looking for tickets, hospitality packages, merchandise, streaming access and betting opportunities.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Ahead, experts share their go-to methods for propagating a lemon tree the right way.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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The young tender stems are also perfect for propagating.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The islands, which sit about 2,485 miles (4,000 kilometers) southwest of mainland Australia have long been an isolated sanctuary for breeding birds and marine mammals.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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There were also breeding facilities in the state.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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But its plenty capable of managing or augmenting administrative work.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Multiplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplying. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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