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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
And the options are only multiplying.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Annual property tax bills are determined by multiplying the property assessment by the local tax rate.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Amoxicillin targets and kills bacteria, preventing them from multiplying.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
The issues, some visible in the opening half before multiplying over the third and fourth quarters, might prevent Washington from joining the list of conference contenders.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Subtracting Wisconsin’s revenue per student from the national average, then multiplying it by the total number of students in the system, does total $457 million.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Subtracting Wisconsin’s funding per student from the national average, and multiplying it by the total number of UW students, does equal $457 million.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Matrix multiplication involves taking two matrices and multiplying them together, with takes a specific kind of logic.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Keep those dust bunnies from multiplying Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter and use a wet mop to keep dust bunnies from overrunning your living space.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Annual property tax bills are determined by multiplying the property assessment by the local tax rate.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Amoxicillin targets and kills bacteria, preventing them from multiplying.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
The issues, some visible in the opening half before multiplying over the third and fourth quarters, might prevent Washington from joining the list of conference contenders.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Subtracting Wisconsin’s revenue per student from the national average, then multiplying it by the total number of students in the system, does total $457 million.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Subtracting Wisconsin’s funding per student from the national average, and multiplying it by the total number of UW students, does equal $457 million.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Matrix multiplication involves taking two matrices and multiplying them together, with takes a specific kind of logic.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Keep those dust bunnies from multiplying Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter and use a wet mop to keep dust bunnies from overrunning your living space.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplying
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Technology has long played a role in home design, from the introduction of electricity in the 1800s to the increasing role of artificial intelligence in automation today.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine is dramatically increasing its long-range strike arsenal, with a combination of new attack drones, ‘rocket drones’ and cruise missiles; the distinction between drone and cruise missile has blurred into invisibility.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course, while rising prices are a concern for ordinary Americans, members of The Forbes 400 list of richest Americans don’t have such concerns.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many are expanding across markets.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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This will be augmenting rather than replacing existing forms of urban transportation, however.James Morris, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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If augmenting, what super skills will the solution provide to make users superusers?Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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