GAIN GROUND Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

gain ground

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Definition of gain ground

as in progress

to move forward along a course The winning horse quickly gained ground ahead of the others.

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Recent Examples of gain ground The rest of the top five remained the same, with Jones (5-2), Seminole (7-0) and Bishop Moore (5-2), although the undefeated Seminoles gained ground on Jones. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The rating shift in Alaska — as well as in Nebraska, Vermont and Oklahoma — come as polls show Democrats gaining ground in traditionally red areas less than a month out from November’s midterms. — Ford McCracken, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 Even if Washington continues to lead the world in software, therefore, China may be able to rapidly gain ground on or even surpass the United States by deploying AI across the physical economy and collecting greater amounts of real-world data. — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 Markets in Europe gained ground and markets in Asia were mostly lower. — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gain ground

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