Definition of "gains" []

• Plural form of gain. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gain. (verb)

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• "The bullish feeling may simply be on hold, as investors lock in gains from the stock market's strongest September in 71 years."
• "As often happens, the sinister derivation is forgotten as the word gains general usage: amped now most often means “excited, frenetic,” and has probably been influenced by what is to many youths the thrilling noise of the amplifier."
• "Obviously this is a cause of considerable concern to Verhagen/Shinjuku — but as the label gains more momentum and recognition, it becomes more difficult to slow down."