GAINED Synonyms: 234 Similar and Opposite Words

gained

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Definition of gained next

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 But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict. —

Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026 The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information. —

Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from influential figures like Joe Rogan. —

Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information. —

Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Shares of Dell have surged 172% over the past 12 months, while the S & P 500 has gained 31% during the same period. —

Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 May 2026 An airport spokesperson confirmed that the individual had gained access to the airfield by jumping a perimeter fence before entering the active runway. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 That represents quite a change for a stock that has gained 160% in the previous 12 months. —

Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 10 May 2026 The new junta governments gained much of their legitimacy through their opposition to an increasingly unpopular France and perceived neo-colonialism. —

Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026

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The project draws on testimonies Ozirna gathered in the war’s early days, including accounts of families forced to crawl across their floors to avoid being seen.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2026
Gillman was part of a panel of experts that gathered at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach to weigh in on a degree’s worth.

— Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026