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as in gathered
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovered
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 increased
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in convinced
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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Recent Examples of gained
Meanwhile, the technology has gained growing attention as even small efficiency gains can significantly impact rocket launches.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The idea of governments giving residents cash with no strings attached gained traction with the coronavirus pandemic.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The prospects could not be properly gained.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
His candidacy appears to have gained more traction in recent weeks as Kemp has intensified his involvement, holding rallies across the state and appearing in television ads.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 May 2026
Disney, which didn’t respond to a request for comment, disposes of the data gained from its facial recognition technology within 30 days unless its necessary for legal or fraud prevention purposes, according to its privacy policy.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The idea of governments giving residents cash with no strings attached gained traction with the coronavirus pandemic.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The prospects could not be properly gained.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
His candidacy appears to have gained more traction in recent weeks as Kemp has intensified his involvement, holding rallies across the state and appearing in television ads.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 May 2026
Disney, which didn’t respond to a request for comment, disposes of the data gained from its facial recognition technology within 30 days unless its necessary for legal or fraud prevention purposes, according to its privacy policy.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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The project draws on testimonies Ozirna gathered in the war’s early days, including accounts of families forced to crawl across their floors to avoid being seen.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Gillman was part of a panel of experts that gathered at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach to weigh in on a degree’s worth.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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His two children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were also recovered in Mexico, authorities said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The lead times for high-voltage transformers, essential for grid interconnection, have increased to as long as four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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On Darlene Lane, the flow of contamination increased in late April and continues to seep into their neighbor’s yard.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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But Jeffries’s efforts, which have achieved mixed results, have also elicited concerns from some of his supporters.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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However, Shelby Green, a research and communications manager covering the Southeast region for the Energy and Policy Institute, isn't convinced.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The caller convinced Heitin that his retirement accounts were under attack and walked him through transferring the money out himself.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The most fraught part of settling an estate can be disposing of all the possessions accumulated over a lifetime.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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An older egg will tilt or stand upright on the bottom, and one that floats has accumulated significant air.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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These four firms have reaped enormous profits at the expense of Texas cattle ranchers and consumers nationwide.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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