Synonyms of gain ground

gain ground

phrase

as in progress

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progress
• do
• proceed
• march
• come
• go
• get on
• get along
• come along
• forge
• go along
• pace
• advance
• go off
• fare
• speed
• approach
• accelerate
• near
• travel
• push
• drive
• journey
• repair
• pass
• take out
• run
• fast-forward
• propel
• wend
• actuate
• impel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remain
• stay
• stand
• stop
• check
• slow (down or up)
• block
• stem
• hinder
• arrest
• halt
• delay
• hold back
• impede
• retard
• stall
• suppress
• interrupt
• inhibit
• balk
• pause
• hamper
• obstruct
• cease
• detain
• stunt
• wait
• nip
• repress
• cramp
• let up
• regress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gain ground

Oral obesity drug Foundayo is gaining ground on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill. — Alexa Lomonaco,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Brown boots have been gaining ground as a fall staple, and this pair makes a particularly convincing case for trading in classic black for something a little richer. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

The rest of the top five remained the same, with Jones (5-2), Seminole (7-0) and Bishop Moore (5-2), although the undefeated Seminoles gained ground on Jones. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

The rating shift in Alaska — as well as in Nebraska, Vermont and Oklahoma — come as polls show Democrats gaining ground in traditionally red areas less than a month out from November’s midterms. — Ford McCracken, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026