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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3
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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1
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
John Burek, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
Variety: Spanish films have gained recognition abroad in recent years, especially from new voices.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 May 2025
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells keeping a memory of obesity.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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For the last few years, these handy panels have been gaining popularity, especially with the widespread adoption of DisplayPort over USB-C in modern laptops.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
Variety: Spanish films have gained recognition abroad in recent years, especially from new voices.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 May 2025
Noun
Teva is positioning itself well for sharp gains in the near future after a decline this year, according to Truist Securities.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells keeping a memory of obesity.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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Supporters of Palestine gather at Harvard University to protest against Israel's war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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During the current Nile Conference, the team has organised watch parties in Nairobi for every game, creating communal spaces for fans to gather, celebrate, and share in the excitement of the team’s historic debut in the continental championship.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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While attending the University of Georgia, Ellie earned a degree in information management systems and Powell a degree in agriculture business.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Information submitted anonymously to the hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Such technology can increase sales from 25 to 57 percent, according to GK’s Arthur Hagiage.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23 Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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The first two episodes of season 2 premiered on Hulu on May 21. Nicole Kidman crafts an unsettling yet chic lead in Nine Perfect Strangers, the 2021 Hulu series about a wellness guru with questionable means of achieving healthfulness and fulfillment.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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The hands-on classes at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona represented the first step toward achieving that dream.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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For fifteen years, the Patriotic Millionaires have waged an earnest battle to persuade wealthy people to lobby for higher taxes on themselves.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The filmmakers told me that Spiegelman’s free-speech run-in with the county school board was instrumental in persuading WNET to back Disaster Is My Muse.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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The problem is that many businesses want to see a profit on the first transaction.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The news came even as the company has cut its sales and profit forecasts.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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