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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
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
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
Russia’s bigger and better-equipped military has been making slow but steady gains along the more than 1,000-kilometer (over 600-mile) front line.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The oilfield services company is also poised for more gains, according to Bank of America.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The researchers report substantial gains from the system.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Florida and Texas saw big gains in April, making up six of the top ten hottest zip codes in the nation.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Running back Anthony Woods was a standout on the white team, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a six-yard run and going for multiple big gains early.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
As a result, rich and powerful men have used their positions in office for personal gains at the expense of public welfare.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 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
The foreign currency exchange rate gains were generated by bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway, denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen.
—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
Russia’s bigger and better-equipped military has been making slow but steady gains along the more than 1,000-kilometer (over 600-mile) front line.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The oilfield services company is also poised for more gains, according to Bank of America.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The researchers report substantial gains from the system.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Florida and Texas saw big gains in April, making up six of the top ten hottest zip codes in the nation.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Running back Anthony Woods was a standout on the white team, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a six-yard run and going for multiple big gains early.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
As a result, rich and powerful men have used their positions in office for personal gains at the expense of public welfare.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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The lesson learned is that when a 14-year-old trusts his instincts and gathers the confidence and courage to tell adults the truth, people will listen.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The state Department of Health committee gathers and analyzes data on mothers who lose their lives to pregnancy.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets this offseason to bolster their depth chart while Patrick Mahomes recovers from a serious knee injury.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Some bodies were not found On the third and final day of the mission, the team recovers 26 more bodies.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Alanya, a fitness influencerand Hana’s crush, convinces her to join an intense physical transformation program.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 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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Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Walnut Creek resident and photojournalist Manny Crisostomo earns the spotlight too.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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