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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3
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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1
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
Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Target held or gained market share in 15 of its 35 merchandise divisions in the first quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said in May.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 July 2025
Economists polled by Dow Jones predict a 0.3% monthly increase and a 2.7% gain from 12 months earlier.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Target held or gained market share in 15 of its 35 merchandise divisions in the first quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said in May.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Noun
The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 July 2025
Economists polled by Dow Jones predict a 0.3% monthly increase and a 2.7% gain from 12 months earlier.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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In New York, Tyler, the Creator gathered with a group of young artists for a raw, roundtable discussion about the highs and lows of life in the creative lane.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The ring itself is sleek, lightweight, and powered by internal sensors that seamlessly gather data from your finger throughout the day and night.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Brosnahan earned widespread recognition and her first Emmy nomination for guest starring as Rachel Posner on House of Cards.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In Too Much, Stalter stars as Jessica Salmon, a New Yorker in her mid-30s who, in the midst of recovering from a bad break-up, agrees to take a job in London assisting filmmakers working on commercials.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images With that being said, everyone recovers from a torn Achilles injury differently.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The non-stick surface is also achieved naturally, without the use of any chemicals to coat the pan.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Others, like using disposable under-eye hydration patches, give me a mental boost but don't really help me physically.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Wimbledon gives ninety per cent of its profits to Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association, to encourage participation in the sport and to support the next generation of élite players.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Meituan reported that its profits for the first quarter of 2025 were 10.2 billion yuan, up about 63% year over year.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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