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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
But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?
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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
ExxonMobil and Chevron have both gained around 12% since the war began.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Now in its third year, the CPW Saltzman Prize for Emerging Photographer recognizes a photographer whose recent work has gained broader visibility for its unique perspective and contribution to contemporary themes.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The policies pursued by the Islamic Republic in the 1990s—the death fatwa against Salman Rushdie and attempts to kill his associates, the terror bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina—gained it nothing but opprobrium.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Independent music publisher Primary Wave is acquiring industry peer Kobalt, creating a larger player in a sector that is gained value in the streaming era.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Still, the story gained traction.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
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
ExxonMobil and Chevron have both gained around 12% since the war began.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Now in its third year, the CPW Saltzman Prize for Emerging Photographer recognizes a photographer whose recent work has gained broader visibility for its unique perspective and contribution to contemporary themes.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The policies pursued by the Islamic Republic in the 1990s—the death fatwa against Salman Rushdie and attempts to kill his associates, the terror bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina—gained it nothing but opprobrium.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Independent music publisher Primary Wave is acquiring industry peer Kobalt, creating a larger player in a sector that is gained value in the streaming era.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Still, the story gained traction.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ka'mardre Coleman remembered Students and family of Ka'mardre Coleman gathered in the high school's courtyard with flowers, balloons and candles.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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About two dozen shell casings were recovered from the crime scene, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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America has already achieved an important objective by restoring credibility to our deterrence since military power is worthless if adversaries don’t believe this power will ever be employed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mom convinced her to continue playing.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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By measuring how much radiocarbon had accumulated in those proteins, researchers could estimate how long each shark had been alive.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 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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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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