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as in gathering
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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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
Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Giovanni is one of the world's most famed African American poets, gaining notoriety in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement.
—Allie Clouse, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
The solution is gaining traction in the rehabilitation and prevention sectors, focusing on improving care for those at risk of cognitive decline.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
While tech firms continue to be the primary employers of recent tech graduates, the financial services industry is gaining ground.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Participants will work toward developing a submission-ready television pilot, expanding their industry network, gaining essential tools for future success, and be provided a $10,000 dollar stipend to support their work.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Giovanni is one of the world's most famed African American poets, gaining notoriety in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement.
—Allie Clouse, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
The solution is gaining traction in the rehabilitation and prevention sectors, focusing on improving care for those at risk of cognitive decline.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
While tech firms continue to be the primary employers of recent tech graduates, the financial services industry is gaining ground.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Participants will work toward developing a submission-ready television pilot, expanding their industry network, gaining essential tools for future success, and be provided a $10,000 dollar stipend to support their work.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Illinois and California tend to be higher-earning states, Champaign and Madera are pretty far from major cities in those states where high incomes tend to be more concentrated.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The process of recovering them is, therefore, not straightforward.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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UnitedHealth Group was the subject of a blistering report by a Senate panel this year that documented insurers’ refusal to pay for the care of older people recovering from falls or strokes.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This holistic approach to handling public markets is essential for fostering long-term growth and achieving sustainable success.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Data can be an important element for persuading your audience and adding color to your story.George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Your credibility can be the difference between persuading an audience and losing their trust.John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Prepare for the reasonable worst case scenario, which would include accumulating snow and brief travel impacts.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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This time around the juice accumulating the most votes was New Riff Bottled in Bond, an enduringly popular Kentucky bourbon readily available on shelves for $42.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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