1
as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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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
Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 17 May 2026
In short, helping workers gain financial stability gives employers a competitive advantage.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
The rise in market interest rates, reflected in bond yields, and rising oil prices was a catalyst for profit-taking across the red-hot AI trade, with stocks like portfolio names Arm Holdings , Nvidia, Qnity Electronics, Broadcom , Corning, and Eaton giving back recent gains.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Ukraine is gaining the upper hand, analysts noted, pointing to Russia’s high death toll and territorial losses.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 17 May 2026
In short, helping workers gain financial stability gives employers a competitive advantage.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Noun
Tolle enjoyed similar velocity gains between his last year of college and his first year of pro ball, too, but one key difference is Tolle has a massive 6-foot-6 frame to build on, where Eyanson is considerably slighter at 6-foot-2, 208 pounds but still boasts special athleticism.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
The rise in market interest rates, reflected in bond yields, and rising oil prices was a catalyst for profit-taking across the red-hot AI trade, with stocks like portfolio names Arm Holdings , Nvidia, Qnity Electronics, Broadcom , Corning, and Eaton giving back recent gains.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Save Girls’ Sports activists gathered outside Yorba Linda High School in protest, which OutKick documented firsthand through conversations with parents and attendees at the meet.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Before the team’s departure, the staff gathered for a final walk-through.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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There’s a deeply observational quality to his songwriting, especially evident in the most nostalgic numbers here, that makes his eternal cheer feel well earned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The track became a major crossover success, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earning platinum certification.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The economy recovered by the late 1990s, with the military reinvesting its profits into the country to support hospitals, education and government food rations.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Rudy Giuliani, 81, is recovering from a severe case of viral pneumonia that led him into a coma in early May.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, for example, the city spent more than 50 million dollars in 2021 on policing homelessness, yet unsheltered homelessness still increased.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Daily specials are also worth checking out; the Saturday Cumbria Cowboy steak for two and the Sunday lasagna (with fennel sausage ragu) have both achieved cult-classic status in the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Vogue consulted with masterful artists such as Tasha Reiko Brown, Amy Komorowski, Emma Day, and Aika Danica Flores to get their tricks for achieving low-key, everyday makeup looks that are undetectable to even the most trained of eyes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The goal of securing an indictment is no longer, as Justice Department regulations still require, to put together a case strong enough to persuade a jury to convict.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, forecasts of plentiful sunshine may persuade many Southern Californians to strip down to their bathing suits — but researchers are warning of unsanitary waters at some local beaches.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The second is the readily available and more accessible medical aesthetic industry, which received a boost during the pandemic with the normalization of treatments.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Sandy soil is also suitable as long as it is amended with compost to improve drainage and add a nutrient boost.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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Net profits totaled $254 million while the operating margin expanded 280 basis points to 6 percent.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Every minute of our life is fodder for profit maximization.—
Chris Murphy,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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