1
as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in to recover
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 to increase
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 to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in to persuade
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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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the company posted a substantial fourth-quarter gain, signaling an end to their money-losing ventures
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as in revenue
usually gains plural
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
net gains this year were better than last
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Recent Examples of gain
Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Before seeking state approval for the TIF extension, the village must gain support from all affected taxing bodies.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
And as obesity rates among Americans continue to rank far higher than those of other countries, the survey says this could help justify policy and coverage gains.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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During her college years, Sophie spent her summers working and gaining experience in television and journalism.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Before seeking state approval for the TIF extension, the village must gain support from all affected taxing bodies.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Energy prices logged their biggest gain since 2005, with gas prices leaping more than 21% and fuel oil up more than 30% from February.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
And as obesity rates among Americans continue to rank far higher than those of other countries, the survey says this could help justify policy and coverage gains.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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Your communication skills are the best way to gather allies, near and far, online and in real life.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This design-forward district blends high-end shopping with dynamic culinary experiences, art installations, gathering spaces, events, and more.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Falcons head coach Katie Holmes earned her 100th career win.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds earn additional credentials Nearly 600 high school seniors received the Fort Worth Mayor's Achievement Award.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The structure is being brought down so first responders can safely go in and recover the two workers who are trapped under the rubble.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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When asked for advice for children who aspire to be professional athletes, Fray emphasized that achieving goals is never easy and requires perseverance.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Edit Carefully Perhaps the hardest but most important of the four steps to achieving the midimalist look is careful editing.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Barnes persuaded Imam and his new wife, Alice, to join the project in Steubenville, and the couple bought a house there in 2019.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In fact, his ally House Speaker Mike Johnson persuaded him to take it down.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks’ bench received a significant boost when Atlanta traded Porzingis to the Warriors for Kuminga.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In June and early July, six matches for the FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, events that could provide a further boost for South Bay hotels.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In February, O’Neil told the Financial Times that LIV was five to ten years away from turning a profit.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Royals plan to build an entertainment district around the stadium to generate steady profits, though the depths of those plans are not yet clear.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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