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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
Then, tack on your favorite of those many available add-on packages and components, and that price will start multiplying very quickly.
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New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
From life’s first moments, multiplying cells are squished, stretched, and tugged to form tissues that bend and twist into organs that expand and contract.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Worse, the former is less likely to pay that ticket, which in turn means their becoming subject to multiplying hefty penalties.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Below the outpost on the hill, around the multiplying fires, families of cultures just as alien to the outsiders relaxed in shelters of poles and bark ripped from huge pines.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
As the hours passed, violent events were replicated in Colima, Nayarit, Aguascalientes and Guanajuato, where blockades and attacks on infrastructure are multiplying.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The result was a tiara of great height and presence, with floral motifs and mobile elements that allow the stones to vibrate slightly with movement, multiplying their brilliance.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Each measles patient can infect a dozen or more unvaccinated people, and cases in your community are multiplying rapidly.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The biggest single case involves Liberty Bank, which moved to foreclose on Sunlight properties when the company’s legal troubles were quickly multiplying in 2022.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
From life’s first moments, multiplying cells are squished, stretched, and tugged to form tissues that bend and twist into organs that expand and contract.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Worse, the former is less likely to pay that ticket, which in turn means their becoming subject to multiplying hefty penalties.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Below the outpost on the hill, around the multiplying fires, families of cultures just as alien to the outsiders relaxed in shelters of poles and bark ripped from huge pines.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
As the hours passed, violent events were replicated in Colima, Nayarit, Aguascalientes and Guanajuato, where blockades and attacks on infrastructure are multiplying.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The result was a tiara of great height and presence, with floral motifs and mobile elements that allow the stones to vibrate slightly with movement, multiplying their brilliance.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Each measles patient can infect a dozen or more unvaccinated people, and cases in your community are multiplying rapidly.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The biggest single case involves Liberty Bank, which moved to foreclose on Sunlight properties when the company’s legal troubles were quickly multiplying in 2022.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplying
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Post-Soviet, Anthropocene, and post-independence frameworks can be overdetermined by these same spatial and political logics, translating them into periodizations that claim to mark historical breaks while reproducing their underlying assumptions.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dust mites thrive above 60 percent humidity, reproducing quickly and increasing allergen levels.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The series became a bestselling book, increasing Anderson’s profile as an incisive commentator with biting wit but very little malice.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With tax incentives reduced and competition increasing, analysts expect EV sales growth in China to slow.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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With its light texture, perlite mixed with water makes an excellent medium for propagating stem cuttings and leaf cuttings.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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After observing Choe Hyon's sea trials on Tuesday, Kim said the ship met operational requirements and called it a symbol of the country's expanding naval capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian manufacturers have developed low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Shaheds, and its rapidly expanding drone industry is producing excess capacity.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multiple sub-Saharan African countries had seen credit-rating upgrades in recent months thanks to improving fiscal situations, falling global interest rates, and accelerating economic growth.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Destroying Iran’s missile threat Israeli intelligence assessments before the operation indicated Iran was accelerating its ballistic missile production with plans to reach 8,000 missiles by 2027.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your yard with Mosquito Bits.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Founded in the 16th century, the Royal Stables are best known for breeding the royal breed of the Andalucían horse, the best of which are showcased in regular breathtaking shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Multiplying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplying. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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