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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 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.
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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
Rosin said Russia's plan involves creating new military units and multiplying the prewar force along its border with NATO by two to three times.
—Emma Burrows The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
However, at a moment when young men face multiplying challenges, from academic pressure to social isolation to a crisis of purpose, fraternities offer something increasingly rare.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Because the brain has ordered the macrophages to create an immunosuppressive shield, the T cells lose their energy, stop multiplying and fail to recognize the cancer as a threat.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
The digital twin will produce content in multiple languages and operate across different time zones, essentially multiplying his online presence.
—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
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
Rosin said Russia's plan involves creating new military units and multiplying the prewar force along its border with NATO by two to three times.
—Emma Burrows The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
However, at a moment when young men face multiplying challenges, from academic pressure to social isolation to a crisis of purpose, fraternities offer something increasingly rare.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Because the brain has ordered the macrophages to create an immunosuppressive shield, the T cells lose their energy, stop multiplying and fail to recognize the cancer as a threat.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
The digital twin will produce content in multiple languages and operate across different time zones, essentially multiplying his online presence.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplying
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The development of European cartography was driven by the Age of Exploration from the 15th to 17th centuries and entrepreneurial activities associated with reproducing and selling maps.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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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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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now firmly established as both a premier service destination and a rising industry hub, Morocco is looking outward, fielding major delegations at platforms such as Venice Production Bridge and this year’s EFM to connect a new generation of filmmakers directly to the global market.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Pert, smiling, and all-natural (except for their Botox), the MAHA mom helped Trump ascend to victory by propagating dangerous misinformation about the MMR vaccine, a modern medical advance that has saved countless children’s lives.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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If there is no wave propagating, then there is no power dissipation.—
Dina Genkina,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Jan. 2026
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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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The report states that the breeding population of bears is expanding into more cities and towns.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nuka had lived at the Detroit Zoo from 2011 to 2022, and then was moved to the Toledo Zoo in 2022 for breeding efforts with female polar bear Crystal.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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