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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 Hurricanes are a plus-3 in the playoffs (five gained, two lost) and plus-12 on the season (25 gained, 13 lost), while Ole Miss is plus-2 in playoffs (four gained, two lost) and even on the season (14 gained, 14 lost).
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
After moving to Glenview in 2012, the number of seats doubled to 60 and the theater gained a 14-foot stage.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The San Francisco-San Mateo region gained 2,700 jobs in November on the heels of an increase of 1,100 positions in October.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Time-restricted eating has gained popularity in recent years, but a recent study suggests that intermittent fasting — while effective for weight loss — might not live up to the hype in terms of wider benefits.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
As the post gained traction online, its legitimacy also came into question.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
While it didn't get called for a vote last session, the RIFL Act gained support over the past year.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
As the anti-India movement in the Maldives gained momentum, China exploited the United States’ absence, rapidly expanding its regional footprint by easing the tremendous debt the island country owed China.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
After moving to Glenview in 2012, the number of seats doubled to 60 and the theater gained a 14-foot stage.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The San Francisco-San Mateo region gained 2,700 jobs in November on the heels of an increase of 1,100 positions in October.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Time-restricted eating has gained popularity in recent years, but a recent study suggests that intermittent fasting — while effective for weight loss — might not live up to the hype in terms of wider benefits.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
As the post gained traction online, its legitimacy also came into question.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
While it didn't get called for a vote last session, the RIFL Act gained support over the past year.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
As the anti-India movement in the Maldives gained momentum, China exploited the United States’ absence, rapidly expanding its regional footprint by easing the tremendous debt the island country owed China.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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About 200 protesters gathered near a park near Aston Villa Park’s Trinity Road stand.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over $11,000 in Ulta Beauty items have been recovered by Carroll County police officers, following a regional theft scheme.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Weber was always convinced that what his apparatuses were seeing was a real signal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roughly 20 members of Congress and their staff, Democrats and Republicans, accumulated in our office.—
Zach Fisch,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Even with only one day, however, Fisk and his team were able to take away everything that had accumulated in the bowling alley over the last 50 years and restore it to its vintage look.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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The lone exceptions have been health care – an industry growing as a result of an aging population – and leisure and hospitality, which has reaped some of the spoils from an increasingly bifurcated economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Schools reaped more than half the total collections in recent years.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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