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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
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These worker gains date from April settlements reached just in time to avert a strike.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
On a positive note, the production Slate pickup truck gains a 37-percent boost in standard range.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Your 11th House of Friends gains steady, reliable traction, and small teamwork wins start adding up steadily in visible ways.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
One of the central ideas behind UrbanKore is that art gains deeper meaning when experienced in the environment that helped shape it.
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J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Her hair, once again, was styled in a beautiful updo that gains volume at the back, while her lashes are coated in a rich, deep black.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Since disgruntled voters are more likely to turn out, that means the out party typically gains seats.
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Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Weyland-Yutani is a sort of extreme example of what economists call a monopsony — when one employer dominates a labor market and gains power to underpay and mistreat workers.
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Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
19 June 2026
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But lawmakers said those gains don’t eliminate the need for stronger government leadership.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
New technologies take years to reshape organizations, and early gains tend to be incremental.
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Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Recent share price gains have propelled InnoLight and Foxconn Industrial Internet into the 1 trillion yuan market cap range, along with CATL.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Verb
Assign someone on your team to track which standard gains adoption and position your organization to participate early, before path dependencies lock in around you.
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These worker gains date from April settlements reached just in time to avert a strike.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
On a positive note, the production Slate pickup truck gains a 37-percent boost in standard range.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Your 11th House of Friends gains steady, reliable traction, and small teamwork wins start adding up steadily in visible ways.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
One of the central ideas behind UrbanKore is that art gains deeper meaning when experienced in the environment that helped shape it.
—
J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Her hair, once again, was styled in a beautiful updo that gains volume at the back, while her lashes are coated in a rich, deep black.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Since disgruntled voters are more likely to turn out, that means the out party typically gains seats.
—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Weyland-Yutani is a sort of extreme example of what economists call a monopsony — when one employer dominates a labor market and gains power to underpay and mistreat workers.
—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Noun
The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But lawmakers said those gains don’t eliminate the need for stronger government leadership.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
New technologies take years to reshape organizations, and early gains tend to be incremental.
—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Recent share price gains have propelled InnoLight and Foxconn Industrial Internet into the 1 trillion yuan market cap range, along with CATL.
—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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As Leanne is left to deal with the aftermath, her family gathers to support her on her journey of starting over and navigating heartbreak in her 50s.
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In Joá, where the land gathers around the great presence of Pedra da Gávea—the mountain whose unmistakable form looms over Rio— before folding toward forest and sea, a level expanse of this scale feels equal parts modernist and surrealist.
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That holds regardless of which model wins the benchmark race, because the agent arrives as a guest in the system of record, not as its successor.
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If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated.
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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking.
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The warm overnight temperatures are a concern, as that’s when the body typically recovers from the daytime heat.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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According to reports, Xiaomo achieves a connection success rate of more than 99 percent while matching the cycle times of experienced human workers.
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In the essence of Taurus, an earthy zodiac that is known to do its due diligence to elevate its professional status, Marcus achieves greatness and notoriety as a pastry chef.
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But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
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Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
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During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
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Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries via the pipelines and prevent Russia from using the revenues from natural gas trading to finance its military operations.
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Snow accumulates during the winter and melts gradually through the spring and early summer, feeding rivers, reservoirs and streams over several months.
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The cost accumulates at a distance from the decision that created it.
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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