1
as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in to recover
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 to increase
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 to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in to persuade
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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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the company posted a substantial fourth-quarter gain, signaling an end to their money-losing ventures
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as in revenue
usually gains plural
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
net gains this year were better than last
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Recent Examples of gain
Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Since then, the hashtag has continued to gain traction annually.
—Tiana Randall, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
The report came the same day the Commerce Department said the core inflation rate increased to 2.8% in February, after a 0.4% monthly gain that was the biggest move since January 2024.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Instead of moving with strength or purpose, the suit is agile, lithe, and capable of sliding out of the way of green projectiles to trigger a slow down and gain access to more powerful attacks.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Since then, the hashtag has continued to gain traction annually.
—Tiana Randall, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
The company recorded a gain of $377,752 from the disposal of Bio Essence Herbal Essentials Inc.
The company reported a working capital deficit of $2,522,008 as of December 31, 2024, with current liabilities exceeding current assets.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
The report came the same day the Commerce Department said the core inflation rate increased to 2.8% in February, after a 0.4% monthly gain that was the biggest move since January 2024.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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The festival’s organizers expect to gather 55,000 people per day, totaling 110,000 attendees over the weekend.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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This sort of detail is what McGavin appreciates in the stories she’s gathered.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet Mayer was left off the roster while Kristian Campbell earned a spot despite struggling for much of spring.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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In the past, fighters earned points in two regular-season bouts, with the highest point earners moving onto the playoffs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In the bond market, Treasury yields rallied to recover some of their sharp drops from earlier weeks.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, Pritchard took a warm bath and began recovering.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bonnell: Two deployments, 20 years of service An Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Ruth Castro, told the Fayetteville Observer that Bonnell served in the Special Forces, achieving the rank of sergeant first class and serving from September 2004 to December 2024.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Scaling This Approach For Greater Impact By refining audience segmentation, message testing and budget optimization strategies, businesses can achieve greater efficiency and engagement—even in industries where traditional marketing is still dominant.—
Sam Nelson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Edwards said the heaviest charges may have been included as a scare tactic to try and persuade Read to take a plea deal.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Future events will focus on hitting the profits being made by Walmart, General Mills, Amazon, Target, and McDonalds.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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To some extent, investors are simply anticipating the negative impact that slower growth, or an outright slump, will have on corporate profits.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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