gain ground

phrase

Synonyms of gain groundnext
: to make progress

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Feedback from 29,000 customers also showed Starbucks gaining ground against competitors on taste, speed, quality, and brand trust. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 To gain ground, Bass needs to go on the attack and convince voters that Raman isn’t fit to lead, Schnur said. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 While Congresswoman Aisha Wahab won the special election, her opponent Melissa Hernandez has been gaining ground to potentially win the full two-year term in November. — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Green fragrances are gaining ground as shoppers move away from sweet gourmands and heavy vanilla scents, and tomato leaf fits neatly into that shift toward fresher, more botanical profiles. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gain ground

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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