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

In Colorado, the summer monsoon season brought rainfall, helping firefighters gain ground. — Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

But in each of several small updates to the count, Raman gained ground. — Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2026

Schnur said Bass appeared to gain ground in the final weeks of the campaign by emphasizing public safety and law enforcement, while Raman focused on affordability and quality-of-life concerns, which impacts young people. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Talarico could take an early lead as early voting data and mail in ballots are counted but Paxton will probably start to gain ground as counties will start reporting their totals. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026