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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
But while the call for tax reform gains momentum yearly among rank-and-file lawmakers, the major proposals cannot get past Lamont, who is focused paying down Connecticut’s massive pension debt.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
But studies have found that voter trust slides as results lag, and this primary made clear that disinformation gains more traction the longer contests drag on, especially with lead changes.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The algae also gains nitrogen from rain loaded with nitrates from fossil fuel pollution, Lapointe said.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
It is estimated that for every dollar invested in federal R&D, society gains between $5-$20 of benefit.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Perez also gains plenty from Tuesday’s events, as nobody can accuse the 79-year-old of not having kept his headline pledge.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 June 2026
That framing will be familiar to a human health care provider who has heard a patient described as someone who just gains weight easily.
—Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026
Cobolli automatically gains a spot in Sunday’s final against second-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany, who defeated Jakub Menšík of the Czech Republic earlier on Friday.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Right-skewed performance distributions show a minority of firms capturing disproportionate long-term gains through sustained customer and employee value.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Bank of America's double upgrade to buy from sell on Thursday was good for a bulk of the gains.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Tend details gently, and praise small consistent gains.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
At these intersections, talent gains context, experience and stronger reasons to stay.
—Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Verb
Atlas gains intelligence Boston Dynamics is making rapid progress toward commercializing humanoid robots, with its Atlas platform approaching the level of autonomy required for industrial deployment, according to a new report from KB Securities.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
But while the call for tax reform gains momentum yearly among rank-and-file lawmakers, the major proposals cannot get past Lamont, who is focused paying down Connecticut’s massive pension debt.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
But studies have found that voter trust slides as results lag, and this primary made clear that disinformation gains more traction the longer contests drag on, especially with lead changes.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The algae also gains nitrogen from rain loaded with nitrates from fossil fuel pollution, Lapointe said.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
It is estimated that for every dollar invested in federal R&D, society gains between $5-$20 of benefit.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Perez also gains plenty from Tuesday’s events, as nobody can accuse the 79-year-old of not having kept his headline pledge.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 June 2026
That framing will be familiar to a human health care provider who has heard a patient described as someone who just gains weight easily.
—Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026
Cobolli automatically gains a spot in Sunday’s final against second-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany, who defeated Jakub Menšík of the Czech Republic earlier on Friday.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Noun
The days when a team of Brazil’s stature could simply rely on their technical ability and flair are long gone; every side have to work on the small details, analysing their own players and their opponents in depth, looking for marginal gains rather than making assumptions.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Right-skewed performance distributions show a minority of firms capturing disproportionate long-term gains through sustained customer and employee value.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Bank of America's double upgrade to buy from sell on Thursday was good for a bulk of the gains.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Tend details gently, and praise small consistent gains.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
At these intersections, talent gains context, experience and stronger reasons to stay.
—Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gains
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Young people know where the pressure gathers.—
Adam Howard,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Yet, still, Kansas City knows what can happen when a massive group gathers.—
Laura Bauer
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The Hungarian midfielder wins the ball, though that kind of inside pass from a full-back has been the breaking point of Liverpool’s press.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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And while the process blue crew recovers from a 7-6 start, NFL Pro Bowl Games voting is underway.—
Mike Kaye
December 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Dec. 2025
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The Golden State Warriors are entering a challenging stretch as superstar Stephen Curry recovers from a quadriceps contusion suffered last week against the Houston Rockets.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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If your state does impose sales tax on precious metals, the tax is typically collected at the time of purchase and increases your upfront cost.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In many cases, our presence only increases the likelihood of violence or other negative outcomes.—
Diane Goldstein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Price dictates the market and decisions, Braschi said, adding that if a product costs less and achieves the results every brand desires, producers must comply with this rule.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
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Recorded at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival, this THR Presents conversation with cinematographer Barry Ackroyd offered a rare, inside look at how Kathryn Bigelow’s House of Dynamite — now on Netflix — achieves its unrelenting real-time intensity.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Dec. 2025
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The next day, Oreana convinces Carter to skip school and drink beer with her in the bed of her Ford Bronco.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Urging Sylvie to clean up the place so it can be sold, Celine, a half-owner, convinces her to hire an assistant, Adam (Adam Bessa), for the heavy lifting.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Yet sluggishness at the very top is masking dynamism throughout the rest of the list, as a new generation of firms—whether Vietnamese conglomerates, Singaporean banks, or once-loss-making digital platforms—is capturing a greater share of regional revenue and profits.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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And because sediment accumulates so slowly at these depths, the fossils have remained exposed for thousands or even millions of years.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Hoeger recommends using discs over cups for women with in-uterine devices (IUDS), as the cups rely on suction to stay in place and may displace the IUD, versus flat discs which are more flexible and expand as menstrual blood accumulates.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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