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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Their gloomy outlook was in contrast with the most affluent families, who are enjoying stock-market gains and powering the economy with their spending.

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Summers gained wider acclaim for his handling of the 1998 emerging markets crisis as Clinton’s Deputy Treasury Secretary.

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Despite strong September payroll gains and a more hawkish Fed tone, they maintain their medium-term call for three Fed cuts over the next year.

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Norris has gained 58 points on Piastri in the past six races, to take control of the season and put himself within sniffing distance of the championship.

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