GAINS Synonyms: 263 Similar and Opposite Words

gains 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gain

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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gains

2 of 2

noun

plural of gain

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

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In wave election years, as this year is expected to be, the party that gains seats in Congress often had more competitive primaries, a consequence of the increase in candidates seeking nomination and the enthusiasm of voters. — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 That equipment must also keep pace as the aircraft gains new capabilities. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 If Jefferson gains clearance, the Dolphins’ stable of young cornerbacks intend to be ready. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Modest steps toward common ground could emerge, however, setting a course toward deeper diplomatic ties as the technology gains wider adoption. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 An attacker gains initial access, establishes persistence, escalates privileges, moves laterally and eventually achieves an objective such as data theft or disruption. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Corona Centennial gains Brody Black, an offensive lineman from Servite. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Microsoft’s turnaround gains credibility Wall Street is coming around to our view that Microsoft has turned a corner. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 When human capability is aligned to the security operating model and measurable readiness outcomes, the investment gains broader support and stability. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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Since its launch, the first Vision Fund had accumulated about $29 billion in investment gains by the end of June. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026 Now, by reimagining live shopping for the very environment that accelerated its slowdown, TikTok Shop is seeing sizable gains. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Apple is clinging to modest gains (and trying for a record close) after the iPhone maker unveiled its biggest push yet into connected home devices. — Kevin Stankiewicz,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Without proper controls, productivity gains can unintentionally drive disproportionate cost growth. — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Although time will tell whether academic gains will follow these additional school days, attendance percentages offer a glimpse of how many students were in the classroom during this time. — Lina Ruiz october 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Democrats have a rare chance to boost their state presences after years of Republican gains. — Eric Lau, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Over the past month, tech is the only sector that has posted gains. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

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When a storm, usually fed by unusually warm water, suddenly gathers a lot of strength, sustaining winds that increase in speed by at least 35 mph (56 kph) in 24 hours, it is called rapid intensification.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
As the cystic fibrosis community gathers this week in Atlanta for its largest annual gathering, Kramer-Golinkoff is hoping those patients will be a big part of the conversation, particularly after recent scientific setbacks.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gathers

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The work ahead is to continue delivering strong results for our Country and communicating to the American people the major wins that this Administration is making every single day.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
No matter which candidate wins in November, the City Council will have fewer than three Black members for the first time in 63 years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wins

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If Skydance increases spending on content, that could push its competitors to also invest more, Laurent Yoon, senior analyst at the research and brokerage firm Bernstein, told me.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Though this increases the X-Y dimensions, Apple worked closely with the system team to ensure the phones' internals could support this slightly larger package.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of increases

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The resulting material achieves half the profile of standard ferrite plates while handling high power densities.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
The Kyushu team achieves the same effect with a micromirror array, a panel of many tiny mirrors that sends a different image to each eye.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of achieves

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Costner cited a scene in which Dunbar introduces the Lakota tribe to coffee and convinces them to partake by sweetening it heavily.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
ClickFix has spread quickly because the attacker convinces the victim to take the final action.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of convinces

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About 25% of EY’s $57 billion in global revenues last year came from work generated through alliance and ecosystem partners, Truncale said.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries and prevent Russia from using the revenues to finance its military operations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of revenue

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If the brain’s plumbing doesn’t work properly, research shows, cellular garbage accumulates, and a cleaner brain may be a healthier one.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Because microorganisms in water turn regular mercury into methylmercury, a toxic chemical form that binds tightly to fish tissue, the heavy metal accumulates to higher levels in aquatic animals.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026