Synonyms of gains ground

gains ground

phrase

present tense third-person singular of gain ground

as in progresses

to move forward along a course

The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progresses
• proceeds
• does
• comes
• goes
• marches
• gets along
• comes along
• gets on
• goes off
• goes along
• forges
• advances
• fares
• paces
• speeds
• accelerates
• approaches
• travels
• repairs
• pushes
• takes out
• drives
• journeys
• passes
• nears
• propels
• runs
• wends
• actuates
• impels
• fast-forwards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remains
• stands
• blocks
• stays
• stops
• checks
• stems
• slows (down or up)
• arrests
• holds back
• hinders
• delays
• impedes
• halts
• obstructs
• stunts
• stalls
• retards
• interrupts
• suppresses
• inhibits
• cramps
• hampers
• ceases
• balks
• detains
• pauses
• nips
• represses
• waits
• lets up
• regresses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gains ground

Chinese competition gains ground Another headwind on the horizon is the challenge from China. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026