MULTIPLICATIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

multiplications

noun

plural of multiplication

as in increases

the act or process of becoming greater in number there's been a steady multiplication in our attic of obsolete video equipment as new technologies come on the market

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Recent Examples of multiplications The differences might be small, but recall that the operation is adding up many multiplications, so the noise gets magnified. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025 The combined interactions of light fields naturally produce mathematical operations including tensor multiplications. — New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025

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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

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As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026

Definition of accumulations

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The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

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