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gained

ADJECTIVE
acquired
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captured collected seized
STRONG
accomplished attained earned gathered learned obtained reached realized secured won
Antonyms
WEAK
deprived forfeited lost
ADJECTIVE
extrinsic
Synonyms
WEAK
acquired alien exotic exterior external extraneous imported outer outside outward superficial
Antonyms
WEAK
essential integral interior internal intrinsic necessary
ADJECTIVE
realized
Synonyms
STRONG
accrued acquired cleared gathered gotten harvested inherited made netted obtained profited reaped received taken
Antonyms
WEAK
incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsubstantiated
ADJECTIVE
won
Synonyms
STRONG
conquered triumphed
Antonyms
WEAK
beaten defeated lost

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Appeared in the October 1, 2025, print edition as 'American Eagle Gained Customers After Sweeney Ads'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

She is currently promoting a new memoir, a collection of essays called "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty".

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

—Koen Glover, St. Bonaventure: Gained 178 yards in 25 carries and scored two touchdowns in win over Etiwanda.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2023

Gained needed five-point breathing room on Tampa Bay for home-ice advantage in playoff series that’s been set for months.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Danger of Losing Ground Gained You have secured your chance to present your services for purchase.

From Certain Success by Hawkins, Norval A.

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