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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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Kim Kardashian, founder of the fashion brand Skims, engages with Chinese fans on RedNote and the brand is steadily gaining popularity in the country.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Russia is selling more of its oil at much higher prices than before the war, gaining a windfall.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Publix is gaining market share based on its customer service scores, store experience and a reputation for prepared foods.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The pair offered security-first solutions applicable to a wide range of online platforms that may prevent fraudsters from using tactics like phishing or social engineering to trick people into connecting to their devices or gaining access to their bank or email accounts.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
This included gaining a customer in Frank Agnello from Canonsburg.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Among the most common varieties are white, whole wheat, and sourdough – but rye is another type that has been steadily gaining attention.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Kim Kardashian, founder of the fashion brand Skims, engages with Chinese fans on RedNote and the brand is steadily gaining popularity in the country.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Russia is selling more of its oil at much higher prices than before the war, gaining a windfall.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Publix is gaining market share based on its customer service scores, store experience and a reputation for prepared foods.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The pair offered security-first solutions applicable to a wide range of online platforms that may prevent fraudsters from using tactics like phishing or social engineering to trick people into connecting to their devices or gaining access to their bank or email accounts.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
This included gaining a customer in Frank Agnello from Canonsburg.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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The Artemis 2 astronauts will study the moon during the flyby, gathering data that could help scientists better understand the terrain and geology of Earth's nearest neighbor.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The crew members will spend roughly the next seven hours gathering observations and capturing photos of the lunar surface.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Gusto, Andrew Nardi, Lake Bachar and Michael Petersen each pitched a scoreless inning out of the bullpen, with Petersen earning his first career MLB save.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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From 2019 to 2024, ARC billed the state over $400 million for psychoeducation and peer support, earning the company more than $125 million, about a quarter of all reimbursements paid to Kentucky providers during that time.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Currently, the small pup is recovering in the shelter's ICU, where staff are monitoring him closely and giving him plenty of attention.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is recovering at his residence in Minnesota.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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The investigation comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even as Silicon Valley continues to generate extraordinary wealth and innovation, the system supporting that success is under increasing pressure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Super Mario Galaxy is achieving a number other milestones, including delivering the year’s biggest three-day opening of the year so far, a record held briefly by sleeper hit Project Hail Mary.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The job of persuading players with Congolese ties to represent the country’s national team on its long-shot run to the World Cup fell to Gabriel Zakuani, a Congolese player whose career had been spent mostly in England.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another system arriving Friday evening and lasting into Saturday will bring accumulating snow, mainly west and northwest of the metro.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stem side should face upward to prevent moisture from accumulating in the florets.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Ken is an Emmy-award winning broadcaster for Fox Sports’ MLB telecasts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Heat is just one loss behind the Hornets and holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Charlotte after winning the regular-season series 3-1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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