gather/gain momentum

phrase

: to move faster

The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.

Examples of gather/gain momentum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mortgage rates are climbing again, driven in part by the war in Iran, and are threatening to stall a housing market that was already struggling to gain momentum. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

Allen won the possession game, but Sam Houston found a groove with counters and seemed to gain momentum as the match continued. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026

Your community gains volume alongside the Moon bouncing into your friendly 11th house, so your team brainstorm or group chat may suddenly gain momentum regarding an upcoming project. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026

Ideas that initially receive little reaction may gain momentum when someone with greater authority echoes those same ideas later in the meeting. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026