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

Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party’s brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor’s mansions and statehouses nationwide. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Republicans are gaining ground in recent generic ballot polling, with the narrowing gap suggesting a likely majority will be decided at the margins, even as Democrats maintain an advantage. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

By Dana Hull | Bloomberg In America’s EV stronghold, another type of vehicle is rapidly gaining ground. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

Customers can rest assured that Chick-fil-A remains highly rated, despite its rivals gaining ground by emphasizing freshness, variety and value. — Staff Reports, USA Today, 20 July 2026

The logic of committing to a single destination for longer is gaining ground fast. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Lymphatic facial brushes are gaining ground for daily routines because the fiber flex self-regulates pressure. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026