1
as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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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
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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As consumer interest in authentic, high-quality spirits grows, artisanal cognac producers are gaining recognition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Huawei, meanwhile, saw a 37 percent year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments, making gains in the industry despite years of sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by the U.S.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Those companies gained a huge advantage when they were allowed to sell their products immediately upon legalization in 2020, while new businesses were limited in size and have struggled for years to get licenses and open.
Many of the big multistate cannabis companies have donated to ICANN PAC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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As consumer interest in authentic, high-quality spirits grows, artisanal cognac producers are gaining recognition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
His army had lost a lot of its initial gains as it was pushed out of the Kyiv region - and would go on to lose more later that year in two further successful Ukrainian counteroffensives.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Huawei, meanwhile, saw a 37 percent year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments, making gains in the industry despite years of sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by the U.S.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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Residents gathered around the intersection, frustrated there were no details about when they would be let in.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Before the hearing, a handful of Trump supporters and critics gathered outside.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fastenal earned 46 cents per share on revenue of $1.82 billion, while analysts polled by FactSet were expecting 48 cents per share on $1.84 billion in revenue.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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In those five-plus weeks, the Mavericks earned wins over quality West competitors such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show: 'Do something to help people instead of your ego' Production delays in an industry still recovering from the 2023 SAG-WGA strikes are only the tip of the iceberg.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Like many department stores in recent years, Kohl’s has spent the last few years in turmoil and has struggled to recover from shifting consumer behavior.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests high levels can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and arrhythmias, while also raising blood pressure.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that the medaka males mated an average of 19 times per day, with some only achieving four and others up to 27 times.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Even those who do achieve glory are making the switch.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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In 1932, for example, the American Federation of Musicians persuaded Congress to impose limits on these ad hoc permits under the Musicians Immigration Clarification Act.—
Gabrielle Clark,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, for example, rogue loan officers or real estate agents persuade an elderly homeowner to sign false loan documents and keep the proceeds for themselves.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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These nifty night surfers use the strong winds generated by the front to get a boost to their destination—and expend less energy in the process, according to the paper.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Jan. 2025
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Myrie’s matching funds movement gives him a boost as the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary looms just six months away.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Skip to main content Vox logo Big Oil and Big Ag are teaming up to turn cow poop into energy — and profits.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
13 Jan. 2025
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This seems designed to head off accusations that clubs can boost their balance sheet for PSR (profit and sustainability rules) or SCMP (Salary Cost Management Protocol) purposes.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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