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

But the latest surveys indicate Holscher is gaining ground on the eve of Election Day. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Once out of Democratic politics, Mitchell gravitated toward conservatives, who were gaining ground in much of the country. — Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 28 Oct. 2026

Martin envisions new housing projects along with restaurants as a part of reviving Main, where blight and neglect were steadily gaining ground until former Mayor Mike Walsh began a revitalization drive. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Game shows are also gaining ground on linear networks, both in early evening and primetime slots. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Oral obesity drug Foundayo is gaining ground on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill. — Alexa Lomonaco,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Brown boots have been gaining ground as a fall staple, and this pair makes a particularly convincing case for trading in classic black for something a little richer. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

The rating shift in Alaska — as well as in Nebraska, Vermont and Oklahoma — come as polls show Democrats gaining ground in traditionally red areas less than a month out from November’s midterms. — Ford McCracken, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026

While Congresswoman Aisha Wahab won the special election, her opponent Melissa Hernandez has been gaining ground to potentially win the full two-year term in November. — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026