as in advancing
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1
as in gathering
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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2
as in earning
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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3
as in recovering
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 increasing
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in persuading
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 gaining
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Griffith previously interned at WGHP in High Point in the fall and interned with the Triad Business Journal in the spring, gaining experience in broadcast as well as print journalism.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Arm shares advanced over 16% overnight, after gaining more than 15% in the prior session.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The petition signatories want to raise the alarm over the unprecedented influence Bolloré is gaining over the French film industry.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The kid from Sin City looked like a winner from the first pull, gaining 777 receiving yards with three TDs as a rookie.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Richard Hatch Hatch became the first-ever Sole Survivor in August 2000, gaining recognition for forming the show's first alliance.
—Ale Russian, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Hardscaping is gaining traction as a stylish, low-maintenance alternative.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Indian single malt is gaining global traction, winning awards and bringing new traditions to drinkers exploring the category.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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In others, buyers are finally gaining leverage.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Griffith previously interned at WGHP in High Point in the fall and interned with the Triad Business Journal in the spring, gaining experience in broadcast as well as print journalism.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Arm shares advanced over 16% overnight, after gaining more than 15% in the prior session.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The petition signatories want to raise the alarm over the unprecedented influence Bolloré is gaining over the French film industry.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The kid from Sin City looked like a winner from the first pull, gaining 777 receiving yards with three TDs as a rookie.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Richard Hatch Hatch became the first-ever Sole Survivor in August 2000, gaining recognition for forming the show's first alliance.
—Ale Russian, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Hardscaping is gaining traction as a stylish, low-maintenance alternative.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Indian single malt is gaining global traction, winning awards and bringing new traditions to drinkers exploring the category.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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Schedule information-gathering conversations in predictable blocks rather than dropping surprise requests.—
ByMike McIsaac CPA,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Prayer vigil to be held Monday On Monday evening, the community is gathering to support the victims' families and pray for healing.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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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 Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The same goes for Clarke Schmidt, who is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Ryan Oksenhorn, co-founder of drone delivery startup Zipline, wrote in a post on X last month that his company was evaluating GitLab and Atlassian's Bitbucket after GitHub accidentally undid code revisions, and subsequently provided instructions on recovering changes.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Doing so compresses the light reflected from the plasma, thereby increasing its intensity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Molina’s Sam is at the center of achieving all of this.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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But there is little evidence that the AI ads, in themselves, are persuading new voters.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Influencers have become a routine part of persuading voters in local, state and national races as legacy media’s reach has waned, though there are few laws on the books regulating them.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The constitution was out of balance, and the executive—at this time still the King—was accumulating powers and patronage at the expense of Parliament.—
Danielle Allen,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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The ability to learn and adjust constantly can carry more weight than the historical value of simply accumulating knowledge.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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