as in advancing
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1
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
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The culinary team regularly meets with Longwood Gardens botanists in the Idea Garden, gaining inspiration from the ingredients grown there.
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Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Citizens of Cape Verde keep saying this is the most euphoric time in the archipelago’s history since gaining independence in 1975.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
This new black market first emerged nearly as soon as ChatGPT’s release, gaining steam three to five years ago along with the AI buildout, said David Warrick, executive vice president of supply-chain risk management firm Overhaul.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
This trend is quickly gaining traction as a radiant twist on the classic French manicure.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Most important, the policy might actually have a puncher’s chance at gaining bipartisan support.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The culinary team regularly meets with Longwood Gardens botanists in the Idea Garden, gaining inspiration from the ingredients grown there.
—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Citizens of Cape Verde keep saying this is the most euphoric time in the archipelago’s history since gaining independence in 1975.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
This new black market first emerged nearly as soon as ChatGPT’s release, gaining steam three to five years ago along with the AI buildout, said David Warrick, executive vice president of supply-chain risk management firm Overhaul.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
This trend is quickly gaining traction as a radiant twist on the classic French manicure.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Most important, the policy might actually have a puncher’s chance at gaining bipartisan support.
—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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Immigrant communities from soccer-playing nations are gathering for watch parties to support their teams.
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Avoid Steering Customers Toward ‘Yes’ A common mistake is to ask steering questions when gathering customer feedback.
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Cape Verde then closed the group stage by earning draws against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
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Some of the world’s most successful companies are built on it, earning their profits on services layered atop an open core.
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Koné will continue recovering from his fractured tibia and fibula.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
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And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
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More women are inheriting wealth, accumulating it earlier and making investment decisions independently.
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And while the images of crowded fountains and shuttered schools dominate the headlines, the economic damage is already accumulating in ways most employers and policymakers have barely begun to reckon with.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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