GAINED Synonyms: 234 Similar and Opposite Words

gained

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past tense of gain

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. —

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 María 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

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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.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 June 2026
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.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026