Synonyms of gains

gains 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gain

1

as in gathers

to gradually increase in

our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gathers
• grows (in)
• accumulates
• builds up
• expands
• accrues
• mounts
• picks up
• enhances
• excites
• amasses
• maximizes
• extends
• stimulates
• doubles (in)
• enriches
• boosts
• enlarges
• triples (in)
• ramps (up)
• elevates
• steps up
• jacks (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• decreases (in)
• falls (in)
• declines (in)
• dips
• diminishes (in)
• lessens
• tapers
• tapers off
• dwindles
• abates

2

as in wins

to receive as return for effort

gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• earns
• reaps
• garners
• gets
• lands
• obtains
• makes
• attains
• realizes
• acquires
• captures
• secures
• draws
• achieves
• brings in
• procures
• carries
• pulls down
• comes by
• knocks down
• bags
• scores
• regains
• accumulates
• accomplishes
• grosses
• nets
• amasses
• recaptures
• notches (up)
• catches
• takes over
• occupies
• reacquires
• annexes
• picks up
• racks up
• clears
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• gives
• pays
• grants
• yields
• accords
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovers
• improves
• heals
• rallies
• recuperates
• recoups
• snaps back
• comes back
• pulls round
• comes to
• convalesces
• comes around
• mends
• survives
• revives
• comes round
• recruits
• cheers (up)
• perks (up)
• picks up
• pulls through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes down
• collapses
• declines
• fails
• fades
• ails
• weakens
• deteriorates
• degenerates
• sinks
• worsens
• withers
• wastes (away)
• languishes
• sickens
• regresses
• wilts
• relapses

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• swells
• accelerates
• climbs
• expands
• intensifies
• multiplies
• waxes
• accumulates
• spreads
• surges
• mushrooms
• rolls up
• mounts
• booms
• proliferates
• jumps
• escalates
• snowballs
• builds up
• appreciates
• enlarges
• balloons
• burgeons
• heightens
• peaks
• redoubles
• skyrockets
• bulks
• rockets
• puffs (up)
• distends
• inflates
• crests
• blows up
• crescendoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• contracts
• wanes
• lessens
• recedes
• dwindles

5

as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• achieves
• attains
• scores
• makes
• obtains
• hits
• garners
• gets
• lands
• logs
• acquires
• captures
• bags
• realizes
• secures
• rings up
• draws
• chalks up
• racks up
• clocks (up)
• notches (up)
• excels
• procures
• carries
• ties
• approaches
• equals
• touches
• rivals
• amounts (to)
• matches
• surpasses
• tops
• meets
• measures up (to)
• outdoes
• beats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails (at)
• misses
• loses
• falls short (of)

6

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convinces
• persuades
• satisfies
• brings
• gets
• moves
• induces
• converts
• prevails (on or upon)
• wins (over)
• brings around
• urges
• talks (into)
• argues
• attracts
• seduces
• coaxes
• lures
• prompts
• influences
• sells
• interests
• snows
• entreats
• leads on
• entices
• tempts
• draws
• cajoles
• inclines
• wheedles
• exhorts
• blandishes
• debates
• allures
• sways
• fast-talks
• blarneys
• beguiles
• disputes
• discusses
• overpersuades
• brainwashes
• converses
• chews over
• hashes (over)
• reasons (with)
• moots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• deters
• dissuades
• unsells

gains

2 of 2

noun

plural of gain

as in revenue

an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property

net gains this year were better than last

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenue
• earnings
• profit
• yield
• income
• return
• proceeds
• incoming(s)
• wages
• windfall
• salary
• funds
• killing
• resources
• money
• capital
• pocket
• tips
• finances
• take-home pay
• exchequer
• coffers
• pocketbook
• bankroll
• wherewithal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cost
• expenses
• expenditures
• outlay
• charge
• disbursement
• outgo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gains

Verb

Modest steps toward common ground could emerge, however, setting a course toward deeper diplomatic ties as the technology gains wider adoption. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

An attacker gains initial access, establishes persistence, escalates privileges, moves laterally and eventually achieves an objective such as data theft or disruption. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Corona Centennial gains Brody Black, an offensive lineman from Servite. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Microsoft’s turnaround gains credibility Wall Street is coming around to our view that Microsoft has turned a corner. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

When human capability is aligned to the security operating model and measurable readiness outcomes, the investment gains broader support and stability. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The biggest issue on the ballot in November is for voters to decide what profit is there if one gains the whole world and our country loses its soul. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Machado remains outside Venezuela As Rodríguez gains a more prominent international role, Machado remains outside Venezuela. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Derby gains a long-term role The reactor work gives Rolls-Royce a central position in the industrial structure supporting SSN-AUKUS. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Noun

His American Dream Act would provide a five-year capital-gains tax exemption for homeowners 65 and older who sell their property to a first-time buyer. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Investors should scoop up shares of SpaceX as growth in the artificial intelligence and space industries will drive gains, according to TD Cowen. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Some of the recent gains came from re-categorizing conservation agreements that had already existed. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Most prices rose in the second half of August and then gave back some of those gains in the first two weeks of September. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Also possibly factoring into the year-to-year gains is the iCloud+ expansion launched by Apple on September 15, which rolled out access to Apple TV at no additional cost for paid iCloud+ subscribers across more than 170 countries. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Portfolio gains for wealthier investors gave permission to the top 40% of earners to keep spending, despite all the cost-of-living concerns Americans in the lower-income thresholds have faced. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

For those with eligible gains, Opportunity Zones shouldn’t just postpone tax, but also help investors decide where those gains can work most effectively and have the greatest impact for years, or even decades, to come. — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Alongside these ideological gains were tangible improvements to daily life. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026