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as in gathered
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in recovered
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 increased
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in convinced
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 gained
This year’s Women to Watch list includes several more political leaders who have just recently gained or are poised to potentially attain power in months ahead.
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Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
But what these businesses gained in profit, customers lost in taste.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas for nearly a year, and diplomats say those efforts have recently gained momentum.
—Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The measure gained traction after the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Junior quarterback Joshua Suarez passed for 293 yards and four touchdown in the regional final for Palmdale, which faces a tough task on defense going against a team with two running backs who have gained more than 1,500 yards each.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Since it was founded in 1997, the luxury skincare brand from Korea has gained a loyal cult following within the skincare space.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Williams gained 1 yard on third-and-2 in the second quarter, and his pass to DJ Moore on fourth-and-1 on the next drive went for no gain.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
But what these businesses gained in profit, customers lost in taste.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas for nearly a year, and diplomats say those efforts have recently gained momentum.
—Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The measure gained traction after the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Junior quarterback Joshua Suarez passed for 293 yards and four touchdown in the regional final for Palmdale, which faces a tough task on defense going against a team with two running backs who have gained more than 1,500 yards each.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Since it was founded in 1997, the luxury skincare brand from Korea has gained a loyal cult following within the skincare space.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Williams gained 1 yard on third-and-2 in the second quarter, and his pass to DJ Moore on fourth-and-1 on the next drive went for no gain.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gained
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As art curators and tastemakers gathered at a grazing station chock full of food from Lev NYC and enjoyed glasses of Moët & Chandon, Martin, the founder of maximalist fashion and lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, was doing the rounds.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The largest audience, nearly 100,000 people, gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in February 2024.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using wiretaps and surveillance, in addition to search warrants, agents and officers recovered roughly 33 kilogram-sized packages of cocaine and more than 6 kilograms of fentanyl, eight loaded firearms and one imitation pistol, officials said.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officers have since recovered his car in northeast England, but Voyce is still yet to be found.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rate of women accessing family planning services increased with family income and with higher levels of education, the report shows.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her ultimate goal is to be part of the Taylor Swift musical all Swifties are convinced is coming soon.Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Transfer tight end Zach Atkins, 6-5 and 245 pounds, of Division II Northwest Missouri State, has accumulated scholarship offers from Arkansas, Ole Miss, Kentucky, South Carolina, California, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Houston, West Virginia and numerous others.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In his palace and office, in his private home, discovering the wealth that the Assad regime accumulated over decades in power.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mikey Anderson added an empty-net goal as Los Angeles improved to 17-8-3 with its eighth victory in 10 games.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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When care is adapted to individual needs, outcomes are improved.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Gained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gained. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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