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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
This is an all-time bag fumble, not just for that Kansas State team but for a program that could have gained so much from being in the first BCS title game.
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Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The energy company gained less than 1% a day after announcing the closing of a midstream joint venture with Blackstone Credit & Insurance .
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Crypto stocks – Stocks tied to the price of bitcoin gained as the cryptocurrency inched higher on Tuesday.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Hermès wasn’t the only luxury house targeted by the viral dupe culture that gained popularity on social media in 2024.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
The global momentum behind regenerative practices gained undeniable traction, with regenerative farming increasingly recognized for its economic and environmental benefits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Over time, the tradition gained cultural significance, and many started copying it in the hopes of a prosperous year ahead.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
After the split, Federline gained custody of the boys, who relocated to Hawaii with him last year.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The energy company gained less than 1% a day after announcing the closing of a midstream joint venture with Blackstone Credit & Insurance .
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Crypto stocks – Stocks tied to the price of bitcoin gained as the cryptocurrency inched higher on Tuesday.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Hermès wasn’t the only luxury house targeted by the viral dupe culture that gained popularity on social media in 2024.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
The global momentum behind regenerative practices gained undeniable traction, with regenerative farming increasingly recognized for its economic and environmental benefits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Over time, the tradition gained cultural significance, and many started copying it in the hopes of a prosperous year ahead.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
After the split, Federline gained custody of the boys, who relocated to Hawaii with him last year.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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In a cruel irony, revelers had gathered to welcome a new beginning.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Pouch bag debuted at the label’s spring/summer 2020 collection, and its minimalist design featured a supple calfskin leather gently folded and gathered like a dumpling.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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According to our friends from STATS Perform, exactly one team has ever done that … at least since earned (and unearned) runs became an official stat in both leagues in 1913.Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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One of the silencers was attached to the rifle and another was recovered at the rental residence.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Authorities have said the death toll could have been higher after law enforcement recovered two explosive devices hidden in coolers near the scene — one at the cross-section of Bourbon and Orleans streets and another at an intersection about two blocks away.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.Darlene Superville, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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