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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
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
Last, there’s a maturation phase when the new tissue settles into its final form and gains maximum strength.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Here, Denver has to take a pretty sizable, 11-spot move back, but in the process gains a fourth and a fifth.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
On Wednesday morning, economists polled by FactSet expect ADP to show job gains of 95,000 in April.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 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
Their efforts, often carried out under threat of violence and economic retaliation, helped lay the groundwork for the representation gains that followed the Voting Rights Act.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Washington remains short of clear strategic gains, while a conflict once framed as limited is now dragging much of the world into a widening quagmire – with few, if any, coming out ahead.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Instead of reaching some decisive crisis point, the conflict devolved into a deadlock – a war of attrition where neither side could achieve much more than small gains of territory in one place while suffering small losses of land in another.
—David Szondy
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
These gains have been driven by sustained pressure from investors, regulators, and society at large.
—Raina Brands, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2026
Despite Becerra’s gains, Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco remain the overall front-runners.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Last, there’s a maturation phase when the new tissue settles into its final form and gains maximum strength.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Here, Denver has to take a pretty sizable, 11-spot move back, but in the process gains a fourth and a fifth.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
On Wednesday morning, economists polled by FactSet expect ADP to show job gains of 95,000 in April.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 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
Their efforts, often carried out under threat of violence and economic retaliation, helped lay the groundwork for the representation gains that followed the Voting Rights Act.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Washington remains short of clear strategic gains, while a conflict once framed as limited is now dragging much of the world into a widening quagmire – with few, if any, coming out ahead.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Instead of reaching some decisive crisis point, the conflict devolved into a deadlock – a war of attrition where neither side could achieve much more than small gains of territory in one place while suffering small losses of land in another.
—David Szondy
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
These gains have been driven by sustained pressure from investors, regulators, and society at large.
—Raina Brands, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2026
Despite Becerra’s gains, Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco remain the overall front-runners.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 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 of those series wins — in 1980 versus Montreal and in 1968 versus Los Angeles — came when the team was still based in Minnesota.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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If any candidate wins 50%+1 on June 2, that’s the final result.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Here, Fergal arrives just in time to rescue Ohm, who recovers at a local hospital and seems fundamentally changed by his experience.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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After a person recovers from the infection, the virus stays inactive in the body and can become reactive years later, causing shingles, the CDC said.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The Carnival achieves 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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This included payroll data for engineers, drivers and pit crews; technical setups and simulation results used to make cars faster; sponsorship revenue; and financial secrets.—
Chase Jordan
May 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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The sub-market produces significant business and hotel tax revenue, and failure to reinvigorate our CBD limits the city’s ability to flourish.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Gains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gains. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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