gainer

noun

Definition of gainernext
as in winner

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Recent Examples of gainer Citi initiates AerCap Holdings as buy Citi says the aerospace company is a share gainer. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 July 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gainer
  1. winner
  2. victor
Noun
  • The Democratic primary winner faces Rohlfing in November for a four-year term.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The $400,000 Hirsch has drawn nominations from 13 fillies and mares, with the 1 1/16-mile winner also earning an automatic spot in the field for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Definition of winner
Noun
  • This Group 3 final between the two victors will be staged at The Racecourse on Saturday.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Indeed, the other victor here is Donna Langley, NBCUniversal’s entertainment and studios chairman.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of victor

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“Gainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gainer. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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