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as in gathered
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
is steadily gaining after his bout with the flu and will be back on his feet soon
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as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
the new version of the car gained in both width and length compared to the earlier model
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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in convinced
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the radical party was able to gain some supporters with intense recruitment on college campuses
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Recent Examples of gained
Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Iran provided an exemption for Iraqi tankers, adding to the vessels from Asian countries that have gained safe passage.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
An armed man who was shot and injured by Baltimore Police on April 2 had gained control of an officer's taser prior to the shooting, police said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Netflix stock has gained 5% in 2026, outperforming the overall market.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Surely not everyone’s dips are related to nefarious misrepresentations, as evidenced by the 47 players who gained height through this process, though only two went up more than one inch.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Iran provided an exemption for Iraqi tankers, adding to the vessels from Asian countries that have gained safe passage.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
An armed man who was shot and injured by Baltimore Police on April 2 had gained control of an officer's taser prior to the shooting, police said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Netflix stock has gained 5% in 2026, outperforming the overall market.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Surely not everyone’s dips are related to nefarious misrepresentations, as evidenced by the 47 players who gained height through this process, though only two went up more than one inch.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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Jeannoel joined the hundreds of other community members gathered in Coral Springs Friday evening at the vigil in Metayer’s honor.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered after blowing a 23-point lead to beat rookie Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks 116-103 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010 and also recovered near Gilgo Beach.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Musk and Altman, along with Brockman, who joined from Stripe, were convinced that there were only a few computer scientists alive capable of making the required breakthroughs.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Kiraly is not convinced the president’s budget proposal would lend enough support — even for the projects that Isaacman has personally bolstered.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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About half of the oil from Deepwater Horizon accumulated in a soupy plume that hovered at a depth of around eleven hundred metres.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The post quickly accumulated nearly 2 million views through Thursday, mostly an outpouring of condolences.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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