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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And the Dolphins gained that victory by not beating themselves for the second time this season.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Among collegiate and professional esports players, the gains were more pronounced, with accuracy rising by nearly 3%, reaction times decreasing by 38 milliseconds, and participants hitting an average of 21 additional targets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
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During her part of the acceptance speech, Roper, the first woman DJ to gain entry into the Rock Hall, pledged her allegiance to her fellow female turntable experts.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And the Dolphins gained that victory by not beating themselves for the second time this season.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
Your Risk of Obesity Goes Up Consuming excessive amounts of sugar can lead to weight gain and obesity.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Among collegiate and professional esports players, the gains were more pronounced, with accuracy rising by nearly 3%, reaction times decreasing by 38 milliseconds, and participants hitting an average of 21 additional targets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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On Friday night, around 100 community members gathered on North Howard Street to pay respects to Renee Good while calling for justice.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds gathered near the Canopy Hotel, a Hilton property, Friday evening, according to a statement from the Minneapolis Police Department.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After doing some work onstage, the actor and comedian finally began appearing on-screen in the 1970s, earning small roles in TV shows like Police Woman, The Waltons and The Jeffersons.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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About $100,000 worth of handbags were recovered and returned to the victim, the police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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For their part, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere each worked hard to persuade Irishmen, Hessians, Indigenous people, and former slaves to defect to the patriot side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Maybe a genuine boom can keep goosing profit forecasts.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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All profits from the sale of Michigan Lottery tickets go to the state’s School Aid Fund.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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