1
as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in to recover
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 to increase
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 to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in to persuade
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 increase
something added (as by growth)
attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the company posted a substantial fourth-quarter gain, signaling an end to their money-losing ventures
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as in revenue
usually gains plural
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 gain
Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Portugal is gaining popularity with American tourists due to its affordability, safety, and accessibility.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Ensure the dogs' favorite places, such as the sofa or bed, are easily accessible via ramps or steps, and keep a close eye on their weight, as any gain could put a strain on their remaining limbs.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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The popularity Nirvana gained at stupefying speed and unmanageable proportions in 1991 is impossible to replicate in the culture and music industry of 2025.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Portugal is gaining popularity with American tourists due to its affordability, safety, and accessibility.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Ensure the dogs' favorite places, such as the sofa or bed, are easily accessible via ramps or steps, and keep a close eye on their weight, as any gain could put a strain on their remaining limbs.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Parsons is likely to earn more than $40 million a year from his next deal.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fifteen high schools from the Charlotte region earned spots among the top 50 in North Carolina in the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings.—
Evan Moore
August 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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The body of a swimmer reported missing on Mountain Island Lake Thursday night was recovered Friday, the Huntersville Fire Department said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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The student is now home and recovering with family, Twin Rivers Unified School District spokesperson Zenobia Gerald said.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example, an AI system used in agriculture would be evaluated not just for its ability to increase crop yields, but for its impacts on soil health, farmer autonomy, biodiversity, water usage, and community resilience.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Boomerang said park space has been increased in the new layout.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
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The series will come as part of a wave of revivals of classic Hollywood sci-fi franchises on streaming—for example, recently premiered FX series Alien: Earth (which is streaming on Disney+) has achieved huge viewership numbers and widespread critical acclaim.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Moore achieved his primary goal to create a clean operation for Hurts in their one season together.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The former Ohio senator built clout early on by carrying Trump’s controversial nominees across the finish line, helping persuade Republican senators to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and casting the tiebreaking vote.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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This makes storytelling especially effective in advocacy, where the goal is not just to inform but to persuade and inspire action.—
Our Place,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Use a liquid fertilizer now to give the plants a boost.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Terms and Conditions New Customers - 21+ in Eligible States Bonus Last Verified On Aug. 30, 2025 Information Confirmed By Newsweek One of the best parts of the bet365 app is the number of bet boosts that are available.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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And this week’s results highlighted the scale of the challenge as the company warned tariffs will hit its profits moving forward, upping the impact to be between $150 million and $175 million.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example, Caesars has doubled the number of profit boosts for new customers.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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