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as in gathers
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovers
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 increases
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 achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in convinces
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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as in revenue
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
net gains this year were better than last
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Recent Examples of gains
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
In a statement, a Spotify spokesperson refuted the notion that the company gains from streaming fraud and pointed toward efforts the streaming service has instituted to combat the practice.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The 99 Switchbacks segment gains 1,500 feet of elevation in about 2 miles, ending at the 13,650-foot Trail Crest.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
As new friendships form and Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
If a bird flu virus gains a seasonal flu’s ability to easily infect humans, the result could be a novel pandemic disease—one to which people would have no existing immunity and that, scientists fear, would have an even higher mortality rate than COVID did during its initial emergence.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
As of July, the ADS system had surpassed 100 million miles of driving, and the software currently gains roughly two million miles weekly, the report said.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
As Diwali gains greater global resonance, brands beyond India’s borders are also joining in the celebration.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Like Freddy, particularly as explained in movies like The Dream Master and The Dream Child, the Grabber gains strength from the souls of his victims.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
After Trump won in 2024, Mamdani visited the same areas where Trump made record gains, pitching himself in social media videos as a candidate for mayor addressing affordability.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Gluck came of age as a scientist in the nineteen-sixties, when the potential gains of primate research were widely viewed as worth any suffering that the animals might endure.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Republicans cut into Democrats’ majority in the state Assembly four years ago before giving up those gains in 2023, when Ciattarelli wasn’t on the ballot.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The first of those gains came in June 2022, when Barca announced the sale of 10 per cent of their La Liga TV money distributions over the next 25 years.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the survey, 55% of businesses predict sales gains in the fourth quarter.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Michael Brown, senior research strategist at Pepperstone, attributed that to the wealth effect from stock and real estate gains as well as from income disparities.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
While the Hong Kong listing should enhance the company’s liquidity and visibility, Zephirin added that a valuation re-rating is unlikely without meaningful gains in capital efficiency or strategy execution.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cincinnati gains a roster spot on its 40-man roster entering free agency, affording it the flexibility to add someone else or promote someone from within the organization.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
In a statement, a Spotify spokesperson refuted the notion that the company gains from streaming fraud and pointed toward efforts the streaming service has instituted to combat the practice.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The 99 Switchbacks segment gains 1,500 feet of elevation in about 2 miles, ending at the 13,650-foot Trail Crest.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
As new friendships form and Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
If a bird flu virus gains a seasonal flu’s ability to easily infect humans, the result could be a novel pandemic disease—one to which people would have no existing immunity and that, scientists fear, would have an even higher mortality rate than COVID did during its initial emergence.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
As of July, the ADS system had surpassed 100 million miles of driving, and the software currently gains roughly two million miles weekly, the report said.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
As Diwali gains greater global resonance, brands beyond India’s borders are also joining in the celebration.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Like Freddy, particularly as explained in movies like The Dream Master and The Dream Child, the Grabber gains strength from the souls of his victims.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The company said all regions and channels delivered double-digit gains.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
After Trump won in 2024, Mamdani visited the same areas where Trump made record gains, pitching himself in social media videos as a candidate for mayor addressing affordability.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Gluck came of age as a scientist in the nineteen-sixties, when the potential gains of primate research were widely viewed as worth any suffering that the animals might endure.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Republicans cut into Democrats’ majority in the state Assembly four years ago before giving up those gains in 2023, when Ciattarelli wasn’t on the ballot.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The first of those gains came in June 2022, when Barca announced the sale of 10 per cent of their La Liga TV money distributions over the next 25 years.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the survey, 55% of businesses predict sales gains in the fourth quarter.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Michael Brown, senior research strategist at Pepperstone, attributed that to the wealth effect from stock and real estate gains as well as from income disparities.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
While the Hong Kong listing should enhance the company’s liquidity and visibility, Zephirin added that a valuation re-rating is unlikely without meaningful gains in capital efficiency or strategy execution.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and coworkers questioning her worth.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Catsimatidis has threatened to close stores if Mamdani wins.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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But all of them point conspicuously to the past (the recent past for Democrats, the slightly more distant one for Republicans) to claim that life would improve if their candidate wins.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As rookie sensation Cooper Flagg comes into his own and All-Star Kyrie Irving recovers from his torn ACL suffered in March, Davis has been a steady force, leading Dallas to a 2-3 record entering Saturday.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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And backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has been pressed into action while Alisson Becker recovers from a hamstring injury.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game works as a progressive jackpot in which the prize increases the more people play, and Cox hit it big.—
Irene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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These farmers use a regenerative organic agriculture model that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, enhances water retention and improves the livelihoods of farming families.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.—
Retuers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The discussion came as Robinhood posted third quarter results that beat analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The climate connection to nature provides one revenue stream through the voluntary carbon market in which companies can purchase credits by funding qualified forest projects.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How much each team earns through revenue sharing is also not typically disclosed.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nevada Qualls, 25, earns $12 an hour, working as a cashier at city hall in Lake Providence.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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