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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2
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
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Now the question gaining traction is less about one night and more about assignments, specifically whether commissions should keep handing Dean the biggest co-mains and main events while the scrutiny mounts.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Reversible air-to-air heat pumps, which are gaining popularity, are an even more efficient option and can both heat homes in winter and cool them in summer.
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Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Brands that deliver a consistently enjoyable experience are gaining ground.
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Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
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Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Now your real job is gaining the king’s favor.
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Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Democratic socialists who are gaining power in large cities notched another major win this week, with Janeese Lewis George heavily favored to become the next mayor of the nation’s capital.
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Ben Binday,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
—
Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Now the question gaining traction is less about one night and more about assignments, specifically whether commissions should keep handing Dean the biggest co-mains and main events while the scrutiny mounts.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Reversible air-to-air heat pumps, which are gaining popularity, are an even more efficient option and can both heat homes in winter and cool them in summer.
—
Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Brands that deliver a consistently enjoyable experience are gaining ground.
—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Now your real job is gaining the king’s favor.
—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Democratic socialists who are gaining power in large cities notched another major win this week, with Janeese Lewis George heavily favored to become the next mayor of the nation’s capital.
—
Ben Binday,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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Immigrant communities from soccer-playing nations are gathering for watch parties to support their teams.
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Avoid Steering Customers Toward ‘Yes’ A common mistake is to ask steering questions when gathering customer feedback.
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Cape Verde then closed the group stage by earning draws against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
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Some of the world’s most successful companies are built on it, earning their profits on services layered atop an open core.
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Koné will continue recovering from his fractured tibia and fibula.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
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And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
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More women are inheriting wealth, accumulating it earlier and making investment decisions independently.
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And while the images of crowded fountains and shuttered schools dominate the headlines, the economic damage is already accumulating in ways most employers and policymakers have barely begun to reckon with.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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