gain

Definition for gain

noun as in acquisition, winnings

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achievement, acquisition, advance, advantage, benefit, boost, cut, dividend, earnings, growth, hike, improvement, income, increase, payoff, proceeds, profit, progress, return, rise, share, winnings, yield

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accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, advancement, attainment, buildup, emolument, gravy, headway, increment, lucre, produce, receipts, take, up, upping, velvet

verb as in acquire, win

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achieve, advance, attain, benefit, boost, build up, collect, earn, expand, get, grow, have, improve, increase, make, obtain, pick up, produce, promote, reach, realize, reap, score, secure

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accomplish, ameliorate, annex, augment, capture, clear, complete, consummate, enlarge, enlist, fulfill, gather, glean, harvest, land, net, overtake, parlay, perfect, procure, profit, progress, succeed

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bring in, make a killing, move forward, rack up, win over

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Trump allies, including Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive he tapped for commerce secretary, have acknowledged that tariffs could cause short-term pain for consumers but will be worth the eventual gains for U.S. manufacturers.

From Salon

Mr Acutis gained his nickname partly by designing websites for his parish and school, but he mainly became known for launching a website seeking to document every reported Eucharistic miracle.

From BBC

His father, Lenard Sr., eventually found him, gained custody, got him grief counseling and enrolled him in an independent study program.

From Los Angeles Times

He displayed a nice burst on his first carry, gaining 15 yards.

From Los Angeles Times

Boyle Heights and the MacArthur Park area, gaining their trust through friendly conversation in order to kidnap and rob their victims at gunpoint, authorities said.

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