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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
Germany, meanwhile, gains political flexibility and a partner more aligned with big-picture EU politics.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the start of the next school year in September, as the idea of setting a minimum age for use of the platforms gains momentum across Europe.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Viewers of the Peacock feed saw some streaming-specific commercials, too, as that subset of ad slots gains traction — particularly among smaller brands.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Don’t be surprised if this effort gains traction in coming months.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Molly Thomas and Lauren Shuford Laughry represented the buyer, who gains a classic yet impeccably renovated four-bedroom residence dating to 1938.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Instead, the protagonist gains old abilities such as a Spider Ball or grappling hook.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
The gains, however, varied widely across cities.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Instead, massive investment comes first, obscuring early gains.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
People also travel far and suffer great hardships in pursuit of great gains.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The factors that drove it have mostly played out, including Congress raising the Social Security eligibility age by two years, gains in education and life expectancy and fewer employee pensions, said Alicia Munnell, a senior adviser to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
—Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Lamar's headlining slot also juiced sales, with 13 of his tracks either rebounding or reentering the Billboard Hot 100, as well as five of his albums making sizable gains (between 65% and 264% on the Billboard 200).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
That makes the nozzle lighter, simpler, and potentially more reliable, while still delivering sharp gains in maneuverability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The gains were seen after four weeks of playing, indicating that 10 to 20 hours of play is needed to see an effect.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Later, Harper returns the favor, watching with rapt admiration when Eric pivots and gains a foothold during a CNN confrontation with Tender’s inscrutable CFO Whitney (Max Minghella), who is fighting against a new audit for his fiscally defunct company.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
Germany, meanwhile, gains political flexibility and a partner more aligned with big-picture EU politics.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the start of the next school year in September, as the idea of setting a minimum age for use of the platforms gains momentum across Europe.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Viewers of the Peacock feed saw some streaming-specific commercials, too, as that subset of ad slots gains traction — particularly among smaller brands.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Don’t be surprised if this effort gains traction in coming months.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Molly Thomas and Lauren Shuford Laughry represented the buyer, who gains a classic yet impeccably renovated four-bedroom residence dating to 1938.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Instead, the protagonist gains old abilities such as a Spider Ball or grappling hook.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
That low approval, along with the lack of a de facto party leader, has led to a number of Democratic lawmakers offering their views on how the party can make gains among the electorate, particularly working-class voters.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
The gains, however, varied widely across cities.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Instead, massive investment comes first, obscuring early gains.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
People also travel far and suffer great hardships in pursuit of great gains.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The factors that drove it have mostly played out, including Congress raising the Social Security eligibility age by two years, gains in education and life expectancy and fewer employee pensions, said Alicia Munnell, a senior adviser to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
—Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Lamar's headlining slot also juiced sales, with 13 of his tracks either rebounding or reentering the Billboard Hot 100, as well as five of his albums making sizable gains (between 65% and 264% on the Billboard 200).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
That makes the nozzle lighter, simpler, and potentially more reliable, while still delivering sharp gains in maneuverability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The gains were seen after four weeks of playing, indicating that 10 to 20 hours of play is needed to see an effect.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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The development comes as law enforcement gathers more potential evidence and as the search for Guthrie's mother heads into its third week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The development comes as law enforcement gathers more potential evidence and as the search for Guthrie’s mother heads into its third week.—
Scott Bauer,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mizzou has some big Quad 1 SEC wins, too, including its most recent over A&M.—
Ally Schniepp,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The game has a progressive jackpot that grows until someone wins and in her case, the prize was $768,201, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Knowing how the brain moves in spaceflight and subsequently recovers allows researchers to understand the effects of microgravity on human physiology.—
Rachael Seidler,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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But every player recovers at a different pace, even those who have seemed bionic in the past.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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By utilizing Earth’s natural geology, the design achieves several breakthroughs.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Matte black with glossy tips—in a trending square shape, no less—achieves just the right balance of edgy and elevated.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Saccharine slips off the rails, especially once Hana convinces Josie that Bertha’s spirit has latched onto her in malevolent ways, growing bigger and stronger all the time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the feint convinces almost no one, because Newsom is perhaps the least Falstaffian man in wine.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Like Social Security and Medicare reform and the massive national debt, which is at $38 trillion and counting because Washington refuses to cut spending, despite record amounts of revenue flooding into the Treasury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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