1
as in gathers
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovers
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 increases
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 achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in convinces
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 revenue
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 gains
Jan Liphardt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Along with a new home, Jackie also gains a new friend.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Although Gilgeous-Alexander gains a step on a drive, Sarr recovers enough to block Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup attempt.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Chronicle, and share, your stamina gains mile by mile, not just the finish line.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The impact is gradual at first, then gains momentum.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Especially in creative and culture-driven industries, where ideas and storytelling carry extra weight, the ability to influence others often determines whether a vision gains traction or fades away.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
But the contest isn’t just about which bear gains the most weight.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The film gains nerve and intrigue from the palpable exhaustion — physical and emotional — in both performers at points in these rehearsals.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Leclerc had moved to the more durable mediums and was able to pull clear after the initial gains made by his rival.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Most organizations are looking for productivity gains or cost savings, but AI changes how value is created.
—Rob Thomas, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
San Jose’s latest foray into virtual agents builds on gains the city’s made with its multiple successful artificial intelligence pilots and programs aimed at enhancing employees’ skills.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
The surge in Asia includes standout gains in Singapore (+127%), China (+75%) and India (+61%).
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
When the software that can already manipulate our digital systems gains the ability to act in the physical world, the potential for harm includes real-world injury and risk.
—Jan Liphardt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Along with a new home, Jackie also gains a new friend.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Although Gilgeous-Alexander gains a step on a drive, Sarr recovers enough to block Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup attempt.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Chronicle, and share, your stamina gains mile by mile, not just the finish line.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The impact is gradual at first, then gains momentum.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Especially in creative and culture-driven industries, where ideas and storytelling carry extra weight, the ability to influence others often determines whether a vision gains traction or fades away.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
But the contest isn’t just about which bear gains the most weight.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The film gains nerve and intrigue from the palpable exhaustion — physical and emotional — in both performers at points in these rehearsals.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Leclerc had moved to the more durable mediums and was able to pull clear after the initial gains made by his rival.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Most organizations are looking for productivity gains or cost savings, but AI changes how value is created.
—Rob Thomas, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
San Jose’s latest foray into virtual agents builds on gains the city’s made with its multiple successful artificial intelligence pilots and programs aimed at enhancing employees’ skills.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
The surge in Asia includes standout gains in Singapore (+127%), China (+75%) and India (+61%).
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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Waze, also owned by Google, gathers anonymized driving data to enhance community reporting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whatever the state gathers—whether the innocuous, the personal, or the intensely political—could in turn be used for arrests, detentions, fines, disappearances, and much worse.—
Justin Sherman,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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Following multiple award wins at qualifying festivals throughout the year, the project is now eligible for both the best live-action short film at the 2026 Academy Awards and the BAFTA for best British short film, according to the creative team.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The film is Proudfoot’s first feature in a decade and comes after his two Oscar wins for short docs The Queen of Basketball and The Last Repair Shop.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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While Rikishi recovers, his family members remain at the center of WWE's main event storylines.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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After Marcos Alonso recovers possession, Barcelona aren’t quick enough to apply defensive pressure, allowing the former Chelsea full-back to pick out an outside-of-the-boot pass to Pablo Duran out wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Environmental Exposures Being around certain chemicals and substances increases the risk of stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The weather service offers 7-day forecasting, as uncertainty increases beyond a week out.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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When fully fueled and charged, the hybrid sedan achieves a remarkable total driving range of about 1,243 miles, setting a new benchmark for plug-in hybrids.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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In this scenario, Madrid would be able to invite investors to buy stakes in their business side (such as TV rights or stadium revenues), while ownership of the club would legally remain in the hands of the socios through its charitable foundation.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The job cuts have been anticipated for weeks, particularly because NBC News Group, an umbrella division that encompassed both the aforementioned cable networks as well as businesses associated with NBC News, is being cleaved in two, and revenue from cable will now go to feed operations at Versant.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Wool Coat An investment that earns its price-per-wear, a black wool coat lends instant sophistication to any look.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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First place earns an extra eight points, second place earns an extra seven, and so on until the driver who finishes eighth receives a single point.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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