1
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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 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
The Goldman team argues that when deployed properly, the productivity gains from AI will far exceed the investment currently going into it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Beta joins a growing list of electric aircraft makers that have taken a shot at public markets as the technology gains steam.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Should the Argentine currency in Monday’s trading session climb at a similar magnitude to that seen in cryptocurrency markets in the wake of the election, the US could be on course for hundreds of millions of dollars in gains.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
After shifting power to the people—like a year-plus bus boycott can do, for example—and getting the government to lessen its corruption, cruelty, injustice or violence, defending those gains is a must.
—Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Magnificent Seven group of tech stocks have accounted for roughly 41% of the S&P 500’s gains this year, according to Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Leclerc had moved to the more durable mediums and was able to pull clear after the initial gains made by his rival.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
If Florida State strikes out at landing a potential big fish, don't be surprised if Golesh gains some traction in Tallahassee.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 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
The Goldman team argues that when deployed properly, the productivity gains from AI will far exceed the investment currently going into it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Beta joins a growing list of electric aircraft makers that have taken a shot at public markets as the technology gains steam.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Should the Argentine currency in Monday’s trading session climb at a similar magnitude to that seen in cryptocurrency markets in the wake of the election, the US could be on course for hundreds of millions of dollars in gains.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
After shifting power to the people—like a year-plus bus boycott can do, for example—and getting the government to lessen its corruption, cruelty, injustice or violence, defending those gains is a must.
—Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Magnificent Seven group of tech stocks have accounted for roughly 41% of the S&P 500’s gains this year, according to Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Leclerc had moved to the more durable mediums and was able to pull clear after the initial gains made by his rival.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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Yennefer stands among the ashes of Montecalvo, gathers what remains of a broken order, then walks into a storm to face the man who destroyed it.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The International Competition gathers total prize money of $300,000, to be split between Best Narrative (with a cash prize of US$75,000), Best Documentary (US$50,000), Best Artistic Achievement (US$45,000) and Best Performance (US$15,000) categories.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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In today’s environment, the leader who can integrate across boundaries — technical and human, strategic and tactical, long-term and immediate — is the one who wins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Read on for how to watch Love Island Australia in the US to see which couple wins the final $50,000 grand prize.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 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
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The Florida product impressed during the preseason and has earned a spot in the rotation while Moses Moody recovers from a calf injury.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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Each of these cartridges achieves its deadly potential in a different way, whether through sheer power, precision design, or intelligent engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Inside its 38 mm polished stainless steel case beats Omega’s self-winding Co-Axial Calibre 3330 movement, which achieves 52 hours of power reserve.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 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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Yet much of Timor-Leste’s development can be credited to its reliance on oil and gas revenue, which at times made up over 90% of the country’s GDP.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The move dovetailed with its goal to generate 30% of its annual revenues from content produced in other languages aside from Spanish.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 3 Nov. 2025.
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