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
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Gray gains entry to three new markets as part of the deal that began in March and will have overlap in seven others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
In downtown Hartford, gains in asking rent, not including fees, have slowed since 2020, but are still on the rise.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Except perhaps for those rare and fortunate circumstances when a satire gains enough momentum to be read by a wide enough audience to penetrate public discourse, the kind of change satire makes has always been at the level of the individual.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
In just under a third of a mile, the street gains about 260 feet, similar in steepness to the start of a challenging mountain trek.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Even as this agenda gains momentum, however, a critical blind spot is emerging.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
If a team gains a CFA in an equal or higher percentile bracket, those CFAs offset.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Finally, on May 8th, the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s redistricting referendum, reducing the Democrats’ potential gains from ten seats to six.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Attention surrounding investigations into fraud began in response to the fraud crisis with Minnesota’s social services programs, where fraudulent rings had stolen billions of taxpayer dollars for personal gains.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
San Francisco earned its second straight year of tourism gains, according to results released last week from the San Francisco Travel Assn.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In response, California officials drew — and voters approved — new House boundaries that aimed to net Democrats five new seats, offsetting Republicans' potential gains in Texas.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
But once companies have gotten the efficiency gains from AI, what comes next?
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Foreign exchange gains were also a significant tailwind.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The rise of Plaid Cymru feeds into a general picture of a divided United Kingdom, in which Keir Starmer's Labour party have lost ground, and multiple parties are hoping to make gains at the next general election.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 10 May 2026
Verb
By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Gray gains entry to three new markets as part of the deal that began in March and will have overlap in seven others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
In downtown Hartford, gains in asking rent, not including fees, have slowed since 2020, but are still on the rise.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Except perhaps for those rare and fortunate circumstances when a satire gains enough momentum to be read by a wide enough audience to penetrate public discourse, the kind of change satire makes has always been at the level of the individual.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
In just under a third of a mile, the street gains about 260 feet, similar in steepness to the start of a challenging mountain trek.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Even as this agenda gains momentum, however, a critical blind spot is emerging.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
If a team gains a CFA in an equal or higher percentile bracket, those CFAs offset.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Producer prices growth in April outpaced consumer price gains for the first time since July 2022, with OCBC's Xie suggesting companies will absorb a large part of the commodity shock rather than pass it fully to consumers.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Finally, on May 8th, the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s redistricting referendum, reducing the Democrats’ potential gains from ten seats to six.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Attention surrounding investigations into fraud began in response to the fraud crisis with Minnesota’s social services programs, where fraudulent rings had stolen billions of taxpayer dollars for personal gains.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
San Francisco earned its second straight year of tourism gains, according to results released last week from the San Francisco Travel Assn.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In response, California officials drew — and voters approved — new House boundaries that aimed to net Democrats five new seats, offsetting Republicans' potential gains in Texas.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
But once companies have gotten the efficiency gains from AI, what comes next?
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Foreign exchange gains were also a significant tailwind.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The rise of Plaid Cymru feeds into a general picture of a divided United Kingdom, in which Keir Starmer's Labour party have lost ground, and multiple parties are hoping to make gains at the next general election.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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This biennial food show, hosted by Baldor Specialty Foods, gathers thousands of chefs, farmers, and food professionals to see the latest and greatest in food trends and products.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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There’s no single purpose to any event that gathers this many kinds of kinds in one untamed place.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Even if a company recovers from a fraud incident, reputational damage is much harder to undo.—
Andy White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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As his wife recovers, each cycle of death and resurrection pulls him closer to something far more disturbing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Posting on multiple platforms simultaneously increases your reach, but be aware that spreading the budget evenly across all of them generally doesn't work.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The telling is harrowing, but also humorous at times, and achieves an emotional register that had me, essentially, transfixed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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As previously announced, Burr plays a gruff American record-store owner who convinces a ragtag gang of teenage misfits that their best, and possibly only, chance to lose their virginity before graduating high school is at a massive open-air mass for the visiting Pope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Daredevil finally steps in and convinces Fisk to take the deal and leave.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Public disclosures showed its parent company reported no revenue and had less than $6,000 in cash on hand a few months before the Development Authority of Fulton County in October gave initial approval to a $10 million property tax break.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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Some of this revenue goes to the state levying the tax, and about 18 cents of it goes to the federal coffers.—
Jiachuan Wu,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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