GAINING GROUND Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

gaining ground

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present participle of gain ground

as in progressing

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

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Recent Examples of gaining ground The decision to elevate states with large Black and Hispanic populations also comes as Democrats fight to stop the GOP from gaining ground with those two groups in general elections. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 However, the reports did not consider the wider gains of the global automotive industry where smart mobility is gaining ground. — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Its own domestic chip industry is also gaining ground — though is still a significant distance behind America's. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Firefighters are steadily gaining ground on the blaze, now at 10,347 acres, and 40% contained, Friday morning. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party’s brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor’s mansions and statehouses nationwide. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Republicans are gaining ground in recent generic ballot polling, with the narrowing gap suggesting a likely majority will be decided at the margins, even as Democrats maintain an advantage. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 By Dana Hull | Bloomberg In America’s EV stronghold, another type of vehicle is rapidly gaining ground. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

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“Gaining ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaining%20ground. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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