Synonyms of gaining ground

gaining ground

phrase

present participle of gain ground

as in progressing

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressing
• doing
• proceeding
• marching
• coming
• going
• coming along
• getting along
• going along
• getting on
• going off
• forging
• advancing
• pacing
• faring
• speeding
• accelerating
• traveling
• taking out
• approaching
• pushing
• nearing
• repairing
• driving
• passing
• journeying
• actuating
• propelling
• running
• fast-forwarding
• impelling
• wending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remaining
• holding back
• standing
• slowing (down or up)
• staying
• stopping
• blocking
• checking
• stemming
• impeding
• obstructing
• hindering
• arresting
• halting
• retarding
• detaining
• delaying
• interrupting
• suppressing
• stunting
• repressing
• stalling
• inhibiting
• pausing
• hampering
• waiting
• cramping
• nipping
• balking
• ceasing
• letting up
• regressing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gaining ground

Why cold water washing is gaining ground Three forces explain why washing clothes in cold water is shifting from an alternative to the norm. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Fifty-seven percent of voters oppose one in their own community, according to a Texas Politics Project poll, enough that some experts see Democrats gaining ground in the Lone Star State. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Open platforms are gaining ground because modern robotics demands a level of agility, interoperability and innovation that no single organization can deliver alone. — John Healy, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Carson Benge had three hits to break Pete Alonso's Mets season rookie record, homering along with Francisco Alvarez as New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Esteury Ruiz hit a tiebreaking three-run double with two outs in the 11th inning and the Miami Marlins outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Tuesday in Phoenix to prevent the D-backs from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race. — Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

These weekly values from NOAA capture a reliable snapshot of El Niño’s strength in real-time, which is crucial because of just how fast the event is gaining ground. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

The Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for supporting the Yemeni government, which has been gaining ground over areas previously under Houthi control. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

In a Michigan swing district just north of Detroit, Democratic congressional candidate Christina Hines said voters are far more worried about affording fuel, groceries and healthcare than about left-wing extremists gaining ground in her party. — Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026