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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
The country, once split between British and French colonization, gained independence in 1960.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 July 2026
The proposal appears to be another long shot attempt by the prolific petitioner, who has so far unsuccessfully gained traction for his dreams to revamp city transportation methods.
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Dylan Lysen
july 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
After the six weeks of sleep deprivation, however, the participants had gained about a pound, on average, and their sedentary time had increased by an average of 17 minutes.
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Mary Randolph,
Scientific American,
6 July 2026
Haggerty gained a reputation as a steady advocate for the county’s unincorporated communities and a demanding boss within county offices.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
Teradyne’s stock last traded 4% higher, while AMD’s gained almost 8%.
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Davis Giangiulio,darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Overall, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index has gained 125% in the past 12 months and is coming off its best quarter ever.
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Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Illinois is where presidents have been born, gained experience to lead the nation — and even forced to resign, thanks in part to efforts by the Tribune.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 July 2026
The proposal appears to be another long shot attempt by the prolific petitioner, who has so far unsuccessfully gained traction for his dreams to revamp city transportation methods.
—
Dylan Lysen
july 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
After the six weeks of sleep deprivation, however, the participants had gained about a pound, on average, and their sedentary time had increased by an average of 17 minutes.
—
Mary Randolph,
Scientific American,
6 July 2026
Haggerty gained a reputation as a steady advocate for the county’s unincorporated communities and a demanding boss within county offices.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
Teradyne’s stock last traded 4% higher, while AMD’s gained almost 8%.
—
Davis Giangiulio,darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Overall, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index has gained 125% in the past 12 months and is coming off its best quarter ever.
—
Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Illinois is where presidents have been born, gained experience to lead the nation — and even forced to resign, thanks in part to efforts by the Tribune.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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The community gathered to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.
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Two seasons later, Dryer earned his one and only Pro Bowl nod.
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Will Richard does all of the little things With the regular Warriors squad, Will Richard earned his minutes by doing all of the unglamorous things on the court.
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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
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Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
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On Tuesday, more than a million fans took to the streets to celebrate Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16, a feat the national team hadn’t achieved since 1986, and with each victory, the human tide grows.
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Although, on second thought, perhaps method dressing has (once again) achieved its goal.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
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In Gaza City alone, around 25 million tons of debris have accumulated, Mohanna said.
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Look for areas where dry, brown grass has accumulated on the lawn and use a rake to remove or de-thatch it.
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So many of those parcels had been seized, stolen, or abandoned, or else were ticking away into the high season, cash millions worth of cannabis sown and soon to be reaped.
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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