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
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Duke looked unstoppable in gaining 199 yards in the first quarter to lead 21-7.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Fellow running back Daniel Hishaw also had 14 carries, gaining 65 yards and scoring twice.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2025
Geralt and Yennefer are determined to stop Emperor Emhyr var Emreis (Bart Edwards) from fulfilling an ancient prophecy — which involves marrying his own daughter, Ciri — and gaining enough power to rule the entire Continent.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Jefferies' comment about gaining shelf space in stores fits with our thesis in Hill's turnaround plan.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Even as Modelo Especial took the top spot, Michelob Ultra was gaining ground.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Miami even sprinkled in a bit of Jaylen Wright for the first time, gaining 28 yards on nine attempts.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The Royals finished 20-15, losing in the conference tournament semifinals, but gaining a berth in the College Basketball Invitational tournament.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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With the brothers being seven years apart in age, James got his start as an actor first, gaining recognition with his breakthrough role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks from 1999 to 2000, and then for playing Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Duke looked unstoppable in gaining 199 yards in the first quarter to lead 21-7.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Fellow running back Daniel Hishaw also had 14 carries, gaining 65 yards and scoring twice.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2025
Geralt and Yennefer are determined to stop Emperor Emhyr var Emreis (Bart Edwards) from fulfilling an ancient prophecy — which involves marrying his own daughter, Ciri — and gaining enough power to rule the entire Continent.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Jefferies' comment about gaining shelf space in stores fits with our thesis in Hill's turnaround plan.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Even as Modelo Especial took the top spot, Michelob Ultra was gaining ground.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Miami even sprinkled in a bit of Jaylen Wright for the first time, gaining 28 yards on nine attempts.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The Royals finished 20-15, losing in the conference tournament semifinals, but gaining a berth in the College Basketball Invitational tournament.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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But often these insightful gems are just left on our proverbial shelves gathering dust.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Until this year, people with lower incomes — earning up to about 150% of the federal poverty level, or roughly $23,500 for an individual — could sign up for ACA coverage at any time, not just during open enrollment.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those annual wages may be used as part of the 35 highest-earning years the Social Security Administration uses to calculate your retirement benefits, Valega said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Noles capitalized on a bad snap by recovering the fumble and scored seven plays later.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Puerto Rico, for example, is still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017, while along Melissa's path, both Jamaica and Cuba are still in recovery from hurricanes in 2024.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Given today’s political polarization, achieving such majorities for even a bipartisan infrastructure plan seems impossible—let alone for the coronation of a man the amendment was written to prevent.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Danielson said that as BroncoPRO continues to grow, more opportunities for freshmen to earn money will become available, but the emphasis will still be on achieving the right to earn that money.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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After reading Wuoronos’ story, Pralle began conversing with her through letters, eventually persuading Wuornos to let Pralle adopt her.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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That could help with a key goal of the new transit line — persuading people who commute by car to give a more comfortable bus experience a try.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Institutional investors like pension funds began accumulating significant amounts of shares in the 1990s and started voting to separate CEOs from board chairs.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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With head coach Brian Callahan fired and Tennessee’s season already slipping away, the Titans appear focused on accumulating draft capital to reshape the roster under new leadership.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Double-winning trio Alejandro Grimaldo, Edmond Tapsoba and Patrik Schick are all still at the club, providing at least some continuity in support.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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American Express Dining and drinks All the food and drinks are curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a collection of James Beard® Award-winning Resy chefs, including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, as well as bar director Harrison Ginsberg.—
Lori Zaino,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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