gainer

noun

Definition of gainernext
as in winner

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Recent Examples of gainer Citizens initiates Compass as market outperform Citizens said the real estate brokerage company is a share gainer. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 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 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
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  1. winner
  2. victor
Noun
  • Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but the real winner here is the buzzy rooftop bar serving excellent pisco sours.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Among governors, 32 of the 34 victorious candidates in races where AP called a winner support stronger regulation or restrictions.
    — Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of winner
Noun
  • The plan is for the two kaiju to fight so the humans might have an easier time doing a coup de grâce on the weakened victor.
    — James Grebey, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a real chance a WNBA victor could be crowned for the season on Thursday before some fans even sit down for their in-office desk lunch.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of victor

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“Gainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gainer. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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