1
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
Heading into Tuesday’s report, Oracle shares were up 46% for the year, while the Nasdaq had gained 13%.
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Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The case gained widespread attention after the Charlotte Area Transit System released video footage of the killing over the weekend.
—Adeola Adeosun
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
In several cases, attackers gained access through third-party tools, including unmanaged AI assistants, that stored sensitive prompts on external servers.
—Mark Doble, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Their narrative gained traction in 2023 when regulators warned banks about the risks associated with digital assets, an act some in the crypto industry billed as a revival of the Obama-era crackdown.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Talarico, whose plans to run were reported last week but made official on Tuesday, gained popularity as Democrats in his state began fighting a GOP gerrymandering push.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
News of the stabbing gained national attention this weekend when the CATS released video of the stabbing and several media outlets shared some of the footage.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The insights were gained from a climate station on Tajikistan’s Kyzylsu Glacier, a region where observational data has been scarce since the Soviet Union fell.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Bullion has gained more than 30% so far this year.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The case gained widespread attention after the Charlotte Area Transit System released video footage of the killing over the weekend.
—Adeola Adeosun
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
In several cases, attackers gained access through third-party tools, including unmanaged AI assistants, that stored sensitive prompts on external servers.
—Mark Doble, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Their narrative gained traction in 2023 when regulators warned banks about the risks associated with digital assets, an act some in the crypto industry billed as a revival of the Obama-era crackdown.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Talarico, whose plans to run were reported last week but made official on Tuesday, gained popularity as Democrats in his state began fighting a GOP gerrymandering push.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
News of the stabbing gained national attention this weekend when the CATS released video of the stabbing and several media outlets shared some of the footage.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The insights were gained from a climate station on Tajikistan’s Kyzylsu Glacier, a region where observational data has been scarce since the Soviet Union fell.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Bullion has gained more than 30% so far this year.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Velasco's wife, a teacher who earned her doctorate alongside him, pushed him to change his approach.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the FBI recovered the firearm will accelerate the investigation, Chittum said, since it can be traced and tested for fingerprints and DNA evidence.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gun and cartridges recovered are to be flown to the FBI’s main laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for the most technologically advanced forensic analysis, law enforcement sources told ABC News.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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The effect was achieved through volume capture technology.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the company achieved the world’s first test of a megawatt-class, multi-kilovolt hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions simulating single-aisle commercial flight.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Joan and her dad are both convinced the world is going to end when that volcano erupts, but only one of them is willing to put themselves on the line in order to stop it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Software-defined The Neue Klasse is a clean-sheet design, and BMW has used this as an opportunity to clear out the legacy cruft that has accumulated over the years.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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By the end, Sabalenka had accumulated more than twice as many winners as Pegula, 43-21.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the roughly 41% stakeholder in Oracle, Ellison has reaped the greatest benefits from his tech company’s 450% share price growth over the last five years.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Initially, his appointment reaped rewards.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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