gather/gain momentum
1 of 2phrase (1)
: to move faster
The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
gather momentum/strength
2 of 2phrase (2)
: to begin to be more popular and effective
The campaign has begun to gather momentum/strength.
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“Gather/gain momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gather%2Fgain%20momentum. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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