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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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
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick has slowly been gaining popularity as the better alternative.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become Nepal’s PM during the campaign, gaining popularity across the country.
—CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
With uncertainty around when prices could regulate, one trend gaining traction involves cutting costs by turning to Costco's meat department for beef.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Australia has not commented on the legality of the attack, but supports the objective of preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.
—Bharatha Mallawarachi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Now, the account is quickly gaining followers—though as of the time of this writing the follower count is hovering around 11,000, a far cry from the more than 14 million on Smith’s official account.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
One concept gaining traction in the community was process approval or interventional genetics for individualized medicine.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
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Exclusive restaurant memberships, gyms, creative spaces, social clubs and more are gaining more popularity as consumers search for ways to build community outside of their houses and offices.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick has slowly been gaining popularity as the better alternative.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become Nepal’s PM during the campaign, gaining popularity across the country.
—CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
With uncertainty around when prices could regulate, one trend gaining traction involves cutting costs by turning to Costco's meat department for beef.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Australia has not commented on the legality of the attack, but supports the objective of preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.
—Bharatha Mallawarachi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Now, the account is quickly gaining followers—though as of the time of this writing the follower count is hovering around 11,000, a far cry from the more than 14 million on Smith’s official account.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
One concept gaining traction in the community was process approval or interventional genetics for individualized medicine.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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As soon as Paz, better known as JOP, swaggers into the building, the members of Fuerza Regida take their seats around a boardroom table like Power Rangers gathering before a mission.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The crash caused severe front-end damage to the sedan and activated its airbags, video from news-gathering agency OnScene shows.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The average family of four earning $95,000 would save roughly $6,000.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sac State women aim to surprise The Sac State women made history in 2023 in winning its first Big Sky Conference Tournament, thus earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament bid, doing so under coach Mark Campbell in his second and final season with the program.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Severe thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes are expected across parts of Oklahoma on Friday and Friday night, as the state is already recovering from deadly storms overnight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perry started the year recovering from knee surgery and was perhaps the Kings’ best forward for a stretch soon after.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The series became a bestselling book, increasing Anderson’s profile as an incisive commentator with biting wit but very little malice.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With tax incentives reduced and competition increasing, analysts expect EV sales growth in China to slow.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Here are 10 steps the Cowboys can take toward achieving a perfect offseason — at least in our eyes.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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But what makes Chanel’s formula so singular in achieving the look?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scams and malicious actors could be waiting on the other end, with the intent of covertly persuading the call’s recipient to get involved in some kind of scheme.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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The amendment was designed specifically to prevent any one person from accumulating unchecked executive power — a guardrail the founders themselves failed to install.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition to accumulating draft capital for 2027, this question will have to be part of their war room conversations.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers’ coach described walking in and seeing the Heat leading with three minutes left, on the verge of winning their sixth consecutive game and Adebayo on the free-throw line (naturally).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Saratoga ridden by Mark Walsh celebrates winning the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 10, 2026 in Cheltenham, England.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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