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

His 12-yard gain on a fake punt gave the Chiefs a first down. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Observers say Saudi Arabia is gearing up for a ground offensive aimed at preventing the Houthis from consolidating their gains on the Red Sea coast and reversing the tide. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

His longest gain on the season as a runner is just 11 yards, however. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Faster output or wider AI use may look like productivity gains on paper, but leaders also need to consider whether the technology is actually making work more efficient and sustainable for employees. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for gain on

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