as in advancing
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1
as in gathering
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovering
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 increasing
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in persuading
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 gaining
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Kim Kardashian, founder of the fashion brand Skims, engages with Chinese fans on RedNote and the brand is steadily gaining popularity in the country.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Russia is selling more of its oil at much higher prices than before the war, gaining a windfall.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Publix is gaining market share based on its customer service scores, store experience and a reputation for prepared foods.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The pair offered security-first solutions applicable to a wide range of online platforms that may prevent fraudsters from using tactics like phishing or social engineering to trick people into connecting to their devices or gaining access to their bank or email accounts.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
This included gaining a customer in Frank Agnello from Canonsburg.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Among the most common varieties are white, whole wheat, and sourdough – but rye is another type that has been steadily gaining attention.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Kim Kardashian, founder of the fashion brand Skims, engages with Chinese fans on RedNote and the brand is steadily gaining popularity in the country.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Russia is selling more of its oil at much higher prices than before the war, gaining a windfall.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Publix is gaining market share based on its customer service scores, store experience and a reputation for prepared foods.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The pair offered security-first solutions applicable to a wide range of online platforms that may prevent fraudsters from using tactics like phishing or social engineering to trick people into connecting to their devices or gaining access to their bank or email accounts.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
This included gaining a customer in Frank Agnello from Canonsburg.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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The aircraft was built to fly above 70,000 feet, beyond the reach of enemy defenses, gathering intelligence in all conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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What began as a Reddit post of two chess players searching for people and a place to play quickly snowballed into what San Diego Chess & Social is now, a gathering space for games of all kinds.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Households earning over $100,000 annually now account for roughly 75 percent of Walmart’s recent market share gains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those two will set the tone for Orlando and remain crucial to earning three points at home.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Currently, the small pup is recovering in the shelter's ICU, where staff are monitoring him closely and giving him plenty of attention.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is recovering at his residence in Minnesota.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Super Mario Galaxy is achieving a number other milestones, including delivering the year’s biggest three-day opening of the year so far, a record held briefly by sleeper hit Project Hail Mary.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The job of persuading players with Congolese ties to represent the country’s national team on its long-shot run to the World Cup fell to Gabriel Zakuani, a Congolese player whose career had been spent mostly in England.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another system arriving Friday evening and lasting into Saturday will bring accumulating snow, mainly west and northwest of the metro.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stem side should face upward to prevent moisture from accumulating in the florets.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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