1
as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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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
Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
On, known for its innovative designs and high-performance footwear, has gained widespread appeal both in the athletic community and among fashion-forward individuals.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The firm cited the fundamentally strong state of the U.S. economy and forecasted further market gains fueled by rate cuts and artificial intelligence.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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With the availability of bitcoin ETFs, a larger number of investors can gain access to bitcoin.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
On, known for its innovative designs and high-performance footwear, has gained widespread appeal both in the athletic community and among fashion-forward individuals.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Online sales on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, saw strong increases while physical stores showed modest gains.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The firm cited the fundamentally strong state of the U.S. economy and forecasted further market gains fueled by rate cuts and artificial intelligence.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gain
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As law enforcement gathered information about the life and recent whereabouts of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an attorney representing the suspect vowed to fight extradition to New York City.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Waddington’s star is sky high after Poor Things, which earned her wins from the Academy, BAFTA and the Costume Designers Guild Awards.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress Transcript Study in 2019, national grade point averages, high school credits earned, and advanced/AP/IB courses taken are all on the rise.Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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During Trump’s first term, the Education Department enacted new regulations for the Borrower Defense to Repayment program that imposed new limits and restrictions for relief, and increased the burden of proof for applicants.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Crohn’s can also increase your risk for developing anemia, blood clots, and colon cancer, per Cleveland Clinic.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The yarn is also produced in different counts to achieve light and heavy-weight garments.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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No law, no Act of Congress, no oversight committee scrutiny or public embarrassment has persuaded compliance for 33 years.Steel Rose, CPA, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Eric Heyer, an attorney for two vaping companies, argued the FDA had switched directions and surprised his clients by demanding new studies to prove their products would persuade more adult smokers to switch to e-cigarettes.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Married couples filing jointly will see a deduction of $30,000, a boost of $800 from 2024, while heads of household will see a jump to $22,500, an increase of $600 from 2024.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The ever-changing Chargers secondary got a boost from two more sudden additions Sunday as safeties Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye were the latest embodiment of the Chargers’ next-man-up mentality.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the day, O'Mara says, all the powerful tech companies want is to keep growing their size, influence and profits, and executives are hoping Trump will not interfere with the industry's expansion.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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While Gamuda reported unexciting results on Thursday, with net profit rising 5% year-on-year to 205.4 million ringgit in the three months ended October despite a 47% jump in revenue to 4.1 billion ringgit, Kenanga’s Teh projects stronger earnings ahead for the company.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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