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as in gathered
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovered
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 increased
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in convinced
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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Recent Examples of gained
The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.
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Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
While both candidates expanded their support in Sunday’s runoff, Cepeda gained ground at a faster pace, turning the contest into one of the closest presidential races in recent Colombian history.
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Antonio MarÃa Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
On the one hand, an edge could be gained by pumping out ever smaller, nimbler gametes; on the other, there was an advantage to be had in manufacturing fewer, larger gametes for the small fry to vie for.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The Jungle Law ads have gained even more online popularity since the World Cup games came to Kansas City.
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Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
With every inch the tractor gained, an inch of slack was eaten up.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Now in its fourth season since the change, Scott explored what was gained and what was lost, ultimately finding that the series has suffered more, especially as its per-season episode order has dropped from highs of 26 to just 10.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Anjali Sud, head of Tubi, steered it through significant growth and gained acclaim for her poise and business acumen.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
While both candidates expanded their support in Sunday’s runoff, Cepeda gained ground at a faster pace, turning the contest into one of the closest presidential races in recent Colombian history.
—
Antonio MarÃa Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
On the one hand, an edge could be gained by pumping out ever smaller, nimbler gametes; on the other, there was an advantage to be had in manufacturing fewer, larger gametes for the small fry to vie for.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The Jungle Law ads have gained even more online popularity since the World Cup games came to Kansas City.
—
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
With every inch the tractor gained, an inch of slack was eaten up.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Now in its fourth season since the change, Scott explored what was gained and what was lost, ultimately finding that the series has suffered more, especially as its per-season episode order has dropped from highs of 26 to just 10.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Anjali Sud, head of Tubi, steered it through significant growth and gained acclaim for her poise and business acumen.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup.
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Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
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Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
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On Wednesday morning, South Korea’s Kospi bounced back by 3% and Samsung recovered much of its losses with a 7% surge – the latest sign that Tuesday’s plunge marked a momentary dip similar to those that have recurred over recent months.
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.
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Not everyone is convinced the project will be beneficial.
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Larys convinced Aegon to ride out the Dance of the Dragons in Essos, but the pair doesn’t make it as far as Duskendale before they’re intercepted by Rhaenyra’s soldiers.
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
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So many of those parcels had been seized, stolen, or abandoned, or else were ticking away into the high season, cash millions worth of cannabis sown and soon to be reaped.
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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