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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4
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
Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Ketamine therapy gains footing Ketamine therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years and, in select cases, has been used to treat young people.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Southwest improved to 3-1 as Samuel Gonzalez scored four touchdowns while gaining 92 yards on eight carries.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Ekeler has started both games this season for the Commanders, gaining 43 yards on 14 carries and catching five passes for 38 yards.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Both Settle and Krane have seen AI startups (like OpenEvidence) gaining traction in healthcare, while Krane emphasized law and Settle’s seen applications in manufacturing and defense.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Efforts to invest in Little Saigon are gaining ground, with Westminster recently awarded a $250,000 grant to help strengthen the area’s local economy.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Ketamine therapy gains footing Ketamine therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years and, in select cases, has been used to treat young people.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Southwest improved to 3-1 as Samuel Gonzalez scored four touchdowns while gaining 92 yards on eight carries.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Ekeler has started both games this season for the Commanders, gaining 43 yards on 14 carries and catching five passes for 38 yards.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Both Settle and Krane have seen AI startups (like OpenEvidence) gaining traction in healthcare, while Krane emphasized law and Settle’s seen applications in manufacturing and defense.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Efforts to invest in Little Saigon are gaining ground, with Westminster recently awarded a $250,000 grant to help strengthen the area’s local economy.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
Verb
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Protestors were seen gathering at the port in Tunis following the incident.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Notably, that was considerably more than his boss was earning as a House member, $174,000.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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An increasing number of boys are lonely, isolated and confused, wrestling with the aftermath of the #MeToo movement and the expectations of rigid masculinity, which has been widely characterized as toxic.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Called Ultra-Low Inductance Smart (ULIS) power module, the efficient innovation is capable of achieving five times greater energy density than predecessor designs in a smaller package.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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For many owners, the nightly ritual of persuading a pet to leave the bed is an ongoing negotiation—one that frequently ends with the animal winning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The network seemed to have trouble persuading actual stars to perform.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both played in Week 1, but head into Week 2 still on the Niners’ injury report with Jennings accumulating a new shoulder injury in the process.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Arcángela and Serafina remain in the women’s penitentiary, continuing to operate illicit businesses and accumulating wealth, but without hope of freedom.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The one-time Iron Range rising star was a congressman from 1975 to 1981 but decided to forgo reelection just as Ronald Reagan was winning the presidency.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal Kapil Kajal is an award-winning journalist with a diverse portfolio spanning defense, politics, technology, crime, environment, human rights, and foreign policy.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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