gain ground

phrase

Synonyms of gain groundnext
: to make progress

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Additionally, Volkswagen has faced fierce competition from Chinese rivals as domestic manufacturers such as BYD and Geely gained ground in electric vehicles and challenged its longstanding position in the market. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 With a chance to complete a series sweep of the moribund Tigers and gain ground in the American League wild-card race, the Twins instead headed home empty-handed. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The midterms are often seen as a referendum on the presidency, and few presidents have seen their parties gain ground in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 San Jose began the day in fourth place in the Western Conference after coming off a 5-1 home loss to Minnesota United and failed to gain ground on second-place Houston. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gain ground

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gain ground was in 1625

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“Gain ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20ground. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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