GAINER Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

gainer

noun

Definition of gainer

as in winner

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Recent Examples of gainer On Evans final drive, after being sacked on first down, Jackson scrambled for a 19-yard gainer and Evans had some life. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Bank of America reiterates Burlington as buy Bank of America said Burlington is a share gainer. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The largest gainer in the past year was private education and health services, with 16,400 new jobs. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 The Blackhawks’ position as the NHL’s top in-market gainer, meanwhile, marks a stark contrast compared to last season, when the team saw 78% of its local deliveries fall off during its inaugural term on Chicago Sports Net (CHSN). — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The biggest percentage gainer in the BofA basket is Satellogic Inc. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 The unprecedented streak made the yuan a gainer against the dollar, even as the greenback surged. — Iris Ouyang, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026

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The Spread, headlined and executive produced by Oscar winner Javier Bardem, hails from Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, Sean Sansiveri and Fifth Season, with Kingsman helmer Matthew Vaughn set to direct.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
The Grammy winner’s label said the album signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of winner

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Del Toro won by several bike lengths to become the youngest victor in the race’s history, before McNulty outsprinted Simmons for third.

— Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
To this end, bulls challenge each other for rights to cows by bluffing or by outright battles in which slashing antlers determine the victor.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

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