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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
The Chiefs out-gained the Jaguars by more than 150 yards and were far better on a per-play basis, too.
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Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Brinker International shares gained more than 2% after JPMorgan raised its rating on the Chili’s parent thanks to an attractive valuation.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
With the building toppled — but not yet gone — the ongoing conversation about what to do with the corner of Fifth and E streets has gained momentum.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Middle-income families who previously earned just above the cutoff gained meaningful relief, sometimes saving thousands of dollars a year.
—Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
While the rumors about him potentially announcing the 2025-26 campaign as his last have gained steam, one NBA insider threw some cold water on that idea.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The succession question has gained urgency as Apple faces broader executive turnover.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Team Reba also gained 28-year-old Cori Kennedy and 35-year-old Daron Lameek; Team Niall welcomed aboard 31-year-old Revel Day; Team Snoop locked in 24-year-old Natalia Albertini; and Team Michael won over 36-year-old Marty O’Reilly, 38-year-old Aarik Duncan and 34-year-old Rob Cole.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
The efficiencies gained through the unique printing process also help save resources, and can shave off costs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Brinker International shares gained more than 2% after JPMorgan raised its rating on the Chili’s parent thanks to an attractive valuation.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
With the building toppled — but not yet gone — the ongoing conversation about what to do with the corner of Fifth and E streets has gained momentum.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Middle-income families who previously earned just above the cutoff gained meaningful relief, sometimes saving thousands of dollars a year.
—Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
While the rumors about him potentially announcing the 2025-26 campaign as his last have gained steam, one NBA insider threw some cold water on that idea.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The succession question has gained urgency as Apple faces broader executive turnover.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Team Reba also gained 28-year-old Cori Kennedy and 35-year-old Daron Lameek; Team Niall welcomed aboard 31-year-old Revel Day; Team Snoop locked in 24-year-old Natalia Albertini; and Team Michael won over 36-year-old Marty O’Reilly, 38-year-old Aarik Duncan and 34-year-old Rob Cole.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
The efficiencies gained through the unique printing process also help save resources, and can shave off costs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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Days after a gunman drove a truck into a Grand Blanc Township church and opened fire on worshippers, killing four people and wounding eight, hundreds gathered in Flint for a community safety briefing focused on crisis response and prevention in houses of worship.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday night, hundreds of people gathered to remember the teenagers, according to CNN affiliate WABC.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Items belonging to Soe, including clothing, were also found and recovered, police said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors said no gun was recovered from the scene.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The behavior may be fueled by those before them who have achieved what a would-be attacker deems a desirable amount of notoriety.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And while many slices at restaurants and bakeries around town are beloved, Kermit’s has achieved legendary status.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The concerted propaganda effort lasted for over a year, but the people were not convinced.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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But many physicists are not convinced by this cut-and-dried distinction.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Toss the grapes in the olive oil and seasonings that have accumulated at the bottom of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some food-safety inspections were temporarily halted, trash accumulated in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to a shortage of Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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