as in advancing
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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
William Pesek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Pay Equity and Transparency Pay Transparency Laws Pay transparency laws continue gaining traction, with new measures passed in Maryland, Illinois, and Minnesota, requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job postings.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The wet martini is also gaining traction in bars and restaurants, where it is often seen as an alternative to the more familiar dry martini.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This time around, that includes Winehouse’s classic, which is gaining ground.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After gaining the life rights 12 years ago, with the blessing of Tammy Faye Messner’s second husband, Roe Messner, John and Furnish assembled a creative team that included book writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Relating a tough business issue to another context will help conversations focus more on making progress and gaining new insights, rather than proving someone else wrong.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In other words, what Team Xi has done to date isn’t gaining the traction economists hoped.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Pay Equity and Transparency Pay Transparency Laws Pay transparency laws continue gaining traction, with new measures passed in Maryland, Illinois, and Minnesota, requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job postings.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The wet martini is also gaining traction in bars and restaurants, where it is often seen as an alternative to the more familiar dry martini.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This time around, that includes Winehouse’s classic, which is gaining ground.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After gaining the life rights 12 years ago, with the blessing of Tammy Faye Messner’s second husband, Roe Messner, John and Furnish assembled a creative team that included book writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Relating a tough business issue to another context will help conversations focus more on making progress and gaining new insights, rather than proving someone else wrong.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaining
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When it was shown in 2022 in the artist’s first New York gallery show, the large-scale text-laden triptych got a shout out in the New Yorker, earning Parris a comparison to Joan Mitchell.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Incidentally, while most Brits believe that income is the main indicator of class in today's society, 25% of people earning over $132,000 still identify as working class.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of the election, polls showed increasing support among Latinos for tougher border enforcement following rising numbers of immigrants arriving at the border or apprehended.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bionano continues to face challenges in achieving profitability and securing additional funding to support its operations and strategic initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
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Hepatic encephalopathy is confusion and behavioral changes caused by toxins accumulating in the brain.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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In turn, more people are having to rely on credit cards to cover their daily expenses, leading to a cycle of accumulating debt.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Iconoclast, a music management company, acquired the publishing rights to the Grammy-winning rapper and actress’s entire catalog.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris would end up winning the seat for San Francisco district attorney, with Binder's help.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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With better access to screening and more personalized care, the 2024 FDA guidelines offer new hope for improving breast cancer detection and outcomes.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Gaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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