GAINING GROUND Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

gaining ground

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present participle of gain ground

as in progressing

to move forward along a course The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

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Recent Examples of gaining ground The logic of committing to a single destination for longer is gaining ground fast. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Lymphatic facial brushes are gaining ground for daily routines because the fiber flex self-regulates pressure. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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