gain on

verb

gained on; gaining on; gains on

: to come nearer to (someone or something that is ahead in a race or competition)

She was still leading at the halfway point, but the other runners were gaining on her.

Examples of gain on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like his Ryder Cup teammate Young, DeChambeau also shot 67, buoyed by more than a stroke and a half gained on the field with shots around the green. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 July 2026

In markets, Asian stocks are echoing gains on Wall Street, with tech fueling the rise. — Katie Foley, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Such moments display a boldly personal approach to conflict journalism, one in which a frank, nuanced depiction of daily life tells us more about war than any losses or gains on the battlefield. — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

That’s enough to position it for gains on lower rates without taking on too much risk if rates rise. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for gain on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon