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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
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
That's why using strong antivirus software with real-time protection can help detect suspicious behavior that may emerge after an attacker gains control of a device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Get in now with these rewards as the platform gains traction.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Your 6th House of Work and Health gains traction as karmic Saturn sextiles unearthing Pluto, potentially inspiring you to design a less-stressful checklist.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
While the plot of the feature take is being kept under wraps, the source material takes place in a world where a tenth of the population suddenly gains telepathic powers as a result of electromagnetic disturbance.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The housing market usually gains momentum in the spring, when listings rise and buyers return.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The growing encampment gains national attention.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
With the conflict in the Middle East raging on during the Weekend, stock futures fell on Sunday, after posting gains last week on hopes of a de-escalation.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
The fastball command that Niebla described as his superpower has accompanied the gains in velocity.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The new contract also builds on gains from 2023 and helps address free work challenges.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Failure rates are halving roughly every two to three years across the board, which translates to annual gains of 15 to 16 percentage points in success rates.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces also retook at least 180 sq km in and around Kupyansk in the north in December and have largely held the gains, according to ISW.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Beyond efficiency gains, the team says the chemistry remains stable in extreme environments, with batteries continuing to operate effectively at temperatures as low as minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, layers of administrators draw six-figure salaries with little accountability to gains in literacy or graduation rates.
—Daniel L Gordon, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
With just one bolster or lumbar pillow in a standout textile—such as linen or velvet, for instance—the bed gains a striking focal point.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
That's why using strong antivirus software with real-time protection can help detect suspicious behavior that may emerge after an attacker gains control of a device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Get in now with these rewards as the platform gains traction.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Your 6th House of Work and Health gains traction as karmic Saturn sextiles unearthing Pluto, potentially inspiring you to design a less-stressful checklist.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
While the plot of the feature take is being kept under wraps, the source material takes place in a world where a tenth of the population suddenly gains telepathic powers as a result of electromagnetic disturbance.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The housing market usually gains momentum in the spring, when listings rise and buyers return.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The growing encampment gains national attention.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
In the decades after the Second World War, this principle was widely enforced through labor contracts, and big companies tended to share their economic gains with their employees.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
With the conflict in the Middle East raging on during the Weekend, stock futures fell on Sunday, after posting gains last week on hopes of a de-escalation.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
The fastball command that Niebla described as his superpower has accompanied the gains in velocity.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The new contract also builds on gains from 2023 and helps address free work challenges.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Failure rates are halving roughly every two to three years across the board, which translates to annual gains of 15 to 16 percentage points in success rates.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces also retook at least 180 sq km in and around Kupyansk in the north in December and have largely held the gains, according to ISW.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Beyond efficiency gains, the team says the chemistry remains stable in extreme environments, with batteries continuing to operate effectively at temperatures as low as minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, layers of administrators draw six-figure salaries with little accountability to gains in literacy or graduation rates.
—Daniel L Gordon, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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The basin gathers into shallow wetlands where movement returns to the landscape.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eight football fields could fit inside its cavernous interior, where fog sometimes gathers near its 198-ft (60-m) high ceiling.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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The law also allows private citizens to file suit, claiming the government was defrauded and to keep a portion of any money the federal government recovers.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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In general, Krimmel explained, a housing market tightens, reaches peak seller conditions, cools back toward balance, becomes more buyer-friendly, and eventually recovers again as conditions improve.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn’t display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the best health outcomes, but some experts warn against it.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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In some areas of the state, county leaders say allowing the creation of data centers can help to diversify the tax revenue away from industries like agriculture, oil, and gas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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