1
2
as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the booming economy multiplied the wealth of investors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to rise
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
with each attempt the problems multiplied
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of multiply
As their questions multiplied, the Flannerys consulted three doctors: a pediatrician who was qualified to testify in court as a child abuse expert, a pediatric neurologist and a radiologist.
—
Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
From a pool of 60 of the snails, the staff embarked on a mighty journey to parse their biological secrets, including how to multiply their numbers.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2024
Map Shows States With Worst Driving Conditions The Megaplier is an optional feature that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
By all accounts, alleged drone sightings are multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks alone.
—Tom Hanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multiply 
Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
From a pool of 60 of the snails, the staff embarked on a mighty journey to parse their biological secrets, including how to multiply their numbers.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2024
Map Shows States With Worst Driving Conditions The Megaplier is an optional feature that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
By all accounts, alleged drone sightings are multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks alone.
—Tom Hanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multiply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiply
Verb
-
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Liz McNeil, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
-
The trick is to reproduce that resilience by bundling and gluing individual slats.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The trail system would increase local connectivity, promote walkable transportation options, and support safety and regular maintenance via county and volunteer patrols, according to the website.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Temperatures will rise throughout the day, with a high of 50 degrees forecast for the Metroplex.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
-
Research has shown that these rapid wet-to-dry and dry-to-wet swings, which can worsen wildfires, flooding and other hazards, are growing more frequent and intense because of rising global temperatures.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
At the time, Facebook was severely criticized for failing to stem the flow of misinformation, including fake news propagated by foreign governments.William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Christopher Raia, the deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, said in a Thursday press conference that Jabbar posted at least five videos propagating the ideology of ISIS, which the suspect claimed to have joined last year.Brad Dress, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Preserving, nature, history, and culture for future generations All told, Biden created 10 new national monuments and expanded 2 others during his term, tying him for eighth place, with William Taft, for the most monuments designated by a president.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
-
While teams build local fan bases, league executives are also keen to grow individual player brands, recognizing the way other women’s sports stars—such as Caitlin Clark, Ilona Maher, Alex Morgan and Serena Williams—have expanded the fan bases for their sports.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account The emergence of cloud-native architectures further accelerated this transformation.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
-
Almost all traditional pundits got the outcome wrong, and the subsequent audience exodus from legacy media to podcasts, YouTube, and other alternative sources has accelerated.Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Elon Musk has long sought to augment his Silicon Valley celebrity with gamer cred, professing both skill and passion for a medium favored by tech geeks.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
-
Lidar is also being augmented by more sensors and AI to help robot vacuums better understand your home.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
So have worries about other possible Trump policies, such as tax cuts, which could swell the government’s debt and likewise push yields higher.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
-
In recent days, speculation had swelled that Trump might seek to force Barr from office.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near multiply
Cite this Entry
“Multiply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiply. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share