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Recent Examples of gainer
Dow component and Club name Honeywell was a big gainer on the week, while Apple was among laggards.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Other top 10 brands spanned nail care (OPI), makeup (Tarte Cosmetics) and body care, with Sol de Janeiro ranking number-five and also being the number-one year-over-year share gainer within the top brands.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
With time running out, Makihele hit Zamar Reese for a big gainer near midfield, but the Knights were called for holding.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
This long gainer was a lot of ground to cover in a flash for the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Colorado State transfer who was a prep star in Los Angeles.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Other top 10 brands spanned nail care (OPI), makeup (Tarte Cosmetics) and body care, with Sol de Janeiro ranking number-five and also being the number-one year-over-year share gainer within the top brands.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
With time running out, Makihele hit Zamar Reese for a big gainer near midfield, but the Knights were called for holding.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
This long gainer was a lot of ground to cover in a flash for the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Colorado State transfer who was a prep star in Los Angeles.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gainer
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet, everything about the Detroit Red Wings captain and his complete game screams winner.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Who would be crowned victor at this Valentine's Day brunch party?—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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Alongside Choi and bronze medal winner Mitsuki Ono from Japan, Kim continued to point at the South Korean victor as the camera caught them together at the bottom of the hill.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Gainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gainer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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