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as in reproducing
to bring forth offspring
rabbits multiply with proverbial rapidity
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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 digital twin will produce content in multiple languages and operate across different time zones, essentially multiplying his online presence.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
And, unlike certificates of deposit (CDs) that lock your money away for months or years, high-yield savings accounts maintain the same easy access as traditional savings accounts while multiplying your interest earnings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Nara Ramen chain debuted in the State Street spot before quickly multiplying in the greater Boise area.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Coinbase also acknowledged that artificial intelligence was a multiplying factor in scam attempts and the quality of scams.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Add to it all locations with high foot traffic, and the potential for revenue keeps multiplying.
—Anna Rahmanan, thehustle.co, 9 Jan. 2026
Communities across the United States are reading about — and learning from — each other’s battles against data center proposals that are fast multiplying in number and size to meet steep demand as developers branch out in search of faster connections to power sources.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
But Mubi’s problems were only multiplying.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Annual property tax bills are determined by multiplying the property assessment by the local tax rate.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
And, unlike certificates of deposit (CDs) that lock your money away for months or years, high-yield savings accounts maintain the same easy access as traditional savings accounts while multiplying your interest earnings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Nara Ramen chain debuted in the State Street spot before quickly multiplying in the greater Boise area.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Coinbase also acknowledged that artificial intelligence was a multiplying factor in scam attempts and the quality of scams.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Add to it all locations with high foot traffic, and the potential for revenue keeps multiplying.
—Anna Rahmanan, thehustle.co, 9 Jan. 2026
Communities across the United States are reading about — and learning from — each other’s battles against data center proposals that are fast multiplying in number and size to meet steep demand as developers branch out in search of faster connections to power sources.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
But Mubi’s problems were only multiplying.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Annual property tax bills are determined by multiplying the property assessment by the local tax rate.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplying
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If some species can continue reproducing even under challenging conditions, that resilience could buy ecosystems valuable time.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has become widely admired.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kumar is one of millions of residents in the Indian capital suffering sporadic water shortages due to rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River that last week forced six of the city’s nine major water plants to shut down.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cycles, which last about 11 years, mark periods of rising and falling solar activity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Robinhood is known for propagating meme-stock mania, making its founders billionaires, and changing how Americans invest.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Torres Maczassek and her brother, Miguel, are considered leaders in climate-change response, including uncovering and re-propagating nearly extinct grape varieties that may fare better in extreme heat and drought.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The nonprofit is urging both governments to ensure the mammals will not be used for breeding if they are transported to the United States.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inside a lab in Redland, behind double doors that require a lab coat to enter, a team of scientists is breeding a tiny terror.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Multiplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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