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
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.
—David Szondy
april 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
China’s push to modernize its tactical airlift fleet is gaining momentum with the emergence of its new medium-lift transport aircraft, commonly known as the Y-30 or Y-15.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff members resigned, his fundraising website went offline and allies moved quickly to distance themselves from a candidate who had been gaining momentum as a front-runner in the race to lead the Golden State.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Known as 40 Duke, the locale is nestled in the upper floors of its historic flagship—with only those at the tippy top of Selfridges’s loyalty program gaining full access.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Cover Trash Trash cans must be tightly sealed to prevent gnats from gaining access, along with other pests like house flies and yellow jackets.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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
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At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.
—David Szondy
april 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
China’s push to modernize its tactical airlift fleet is gaining momentum with the emergence of its new medium-lift transport aircraft, commonly known as the Y-30 or Y-15.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff members resigned, his fundraising website went offline and allies moved quickly to distance themselves from a candidate who had been gaining momentum as a front-runner in the race to lead the Golden State.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Known as 40 Duke, the locale is nestled in the upper floors of its historic flagship—with only those at the tippy top of Selfridges’s loyalty program gaining full access.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Cover Trash Trash cans must be tightly sealed to prevent gnats from gaining access, along with other pests like house flies and yellow jackets.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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Now Voyager 1 is gathering data with only its magnetometer and its plasma wave subsystem.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two large firehouse doors facing Whipple have been replaced with large glass windows, one of which can be opened to the small exterior plaza at the front that provides a ramped entry and space for gathering in nicer weather.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Barker studied film, cinema and video production at the University of Southern California for two years before earning a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from the University of Miami in 2011, per LinkedIn.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chapman University’s commencement weekend will run through May 24 and honor more than 3,000 Class of 2026 graduates, including approximately 850 earning advanced degrees across the university’s 11 schools and colleges.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those injuries compounded a rotation that was already without Justin Steele, who is recovering from elbow surgery last season and is expected back early in the summer, and depth option Jordan Wicks, who is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Iowa on Saturday.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded and recovering service members and veterans from around the world.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Adrian Meyer, Christie’s global head of private sales, outlined one idea for the increasing popularity of the sales channel.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Highlighting the industry’s growing needs, demand for highly functional textile solutions is increasing across sectors, driven by rising investment in security, defense and disaster response.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Humanity has never built an outpost on a world beyond Earth before, after all, so achieving that grand vision will be a heavy lift.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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In my view, understanding the obstacles to change is a critical step toward achieving this goal.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Flock has become increasingly controversial, with communities across the country persuading their local governments to cancel their contracts, though the number is still dwarfed by how many cities renew their agreements with Flock every year.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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Often, threats of family separation work hand in hand with medical neglect, Juburi told me, persuading families to accept deportation.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Coins can also be more convenient to store and transport, while bars are often preferred by investors focused on accumulating larger amounts of gold at a lower cost per ounce.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The results of the draft lottery will matter enormously, of course, as does finding creative ways to shed some of the club’s exorbitant commitments to depreciating veteran assets while accumulating meaningful futures.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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In another era of Top Chef, the winning dishes actually would have made their way onto the Cracker Barrel menu.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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