100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "gain on"

Definition

The verb gain on means to come closer to someone or something in terms of speed, distance, or progress, often indicating a pursuit or competition where one party is reducing the gap between themselves and their target.

Synonyms

Catch up
Close in
Approach
Narrow the gap
Overtake

Antonyms

Pull away
Withdraw
Diminish
Recede
Lag behind

Examples

The runner began to gain on his competitor as they approached the finish line.
As the storm moved closer, we could see the clouds gain on the clear sky.
The detective felt he was finally starting to gain on the elusive suspect.
The car inched forward, hoping to gain on the vehicle ahead in the traffic jam.
With each passing lap, the cyclist managed to gain on the leader of the race.
The dog started to gain on the frisbee as it flew through the air.
I could feel my motivation gain on me as I saw the progress I was making.
The children were excited to see how fast they could gain on their friends during the game.
As the week progressed, I began to gain on my workload and catch up on missed tasks.
The hiker felt relieved as he could finally gain on the trail that led to the summit.
The team knew they had to gain on their rivals to secure a spot in the finals.
The student worked hard to gain on her peers in class performance.
As the enemy approached, the soldiers felt the pressure to gain on their defenses.
The athletes train daily to gain on their personal bests.
He had a plan to gain on the competition in the market.
The police car was able to gain on the suspect's vehicle down the highway.
I noticed that I could gain on my fitness goals by following a strict routine.
The cat was stealthily trying to gain on the unsuspecting mouse.
They were determined to gain on their savings for a new house.
The runner's pace quickened as he tried to gain on his rival.
The hot air balloon seemed to gain on the horizon as we floated higher.
With the new strategy, the company hoped to gain on its competitors.
My enthusiasm for the project began to gain on me as I saw results.
The train was finally able to gain on its schedule after a delay.
The waves began to gain on the shore as the tide came in.
During the game, the other team started to gain on our lead.
She felt the pressure gain on her as the deadline approached.
The marathon runner realized he could gain on the front pack if he pushed harder.
I watched the clouds gain on the sun, signaling an impending storm.
As I practiced more, my skills began to gain on my expectations.
The children giggled as they watched the puppy gain on the bouncing ball.
The car in the rearview mirror seemed to gain on us every minute.
My desire to travel started to gain on me after seeing travel blogs online.
She tried to gain on her colleagues by working overtime.
The predator was stealthily trying to gain on its prey.
The debt from my student loans began to gain on me after graduation.
He could feel the competition gain on him as the deadline approached.
The waves would gain on us if we didn't hurry back to shore.
The team’s success started to gain on their previous failures.
The athlete needed only a few more seconds to gain on the leader.
The wind seemed to gain on us as we sailed further from the coast.
I felt my confidence gain on me after a successful presentation.
The detective began to gain on the clues left by the suspect.
The student was eager to gain on the material before the exam.
The group worked together to gain on their project deadline.
The dog managed to gain on its owner during the game of fetch.
The storm clouds began to gain on the picnic, prompting us to pack up.
The athlete felt invigorated as he was able to gain on his rivals.
I was determined to gain on my fitness goals this year.
The children raced each other, trying to gain on one another.
The ship was able to gain on its destination despite the rough seas.
My determination to succeed helped me gain on my objectives.
The police were able to gain on the suspect in the high-speed chase.
The more I trained, the more I began to gain on my personal records.
The raccoon seemed to gain on the food left outside the house.
The team was hopeful they could gain on their rivals in the standings.
I felt my curiosity gain on me as I delved deeper into the topic.
The runner pushed harder to gain on the competitor ahead.
The fog began to gain on the valley as night fell.
I could see my savings slowly gain on my financial goals.
The tide would soon gain on the beach, covering the sand.
The squirrels in the park were trying to gain on each other for the acorns.
The storm was starting to gain on us, so we sought shelter.
I felt my fears gain on me during the presentation.
The athlete trained diligently to gain on her rivals.
The train picked up speed, starting to gain on the delay.
The children squealed with delight as they watched the puppy gain on its toy.
The marathon runner found the strength to gain on the pack.
As the sun set, the shadows began to gain on the light.
The company was eager to gain on market share after the new product launch.
The cat watched intently as it prepared to gain on the unsuspecting bird.
The excitement of the game made fans feel their team could gain on victory.
The waves continued to gain on the rocks, crashing loudly.
The detective was determined to gain on the trail of evidence.
I felt my anxiety gain on me as the date approached.
The players were eager to gain on the championship title.
The hiker noticed he could gain on the peak if he hurried.
The drone was able to gain on the target from above.
The new marketing campaign was designed to help the brand gain on competitors.
The thrill of the chase made the runner gain on her adrenaline.
The sun was beginning to gain on the horizon as dawn approached.
I could feel my determination gain on me as I set my goals.
The rabbit was trying to gain on the tortoise in their race.
The team worked hard to gain on their rivals before the playoffs.
My desire to learn more began to gain on me as I read more books.
The shadows began to gain on the house as the sun set.
The fighter managed to gain on his opponent during the match.
The car's engine roared as it tried to gain on the lead.
The children were excited to gain on their friends during the game.
The player's skills began to gain on his competitors with practice.
The storm clouds started to gain on the clear blue sky.
The team was determined to gain on their lost points in the standings.
I felt inspiration gain on me as I listened to motivational talks.
The athlete pushed himself to gain on his best time.
The fog was beginning to gain on the landscape, making it hard to see.
The police were able to gain on the suspect as they pursued him.
I realized I could gain on my studies with better time management.
The children giggled as they watched the puppy gain on the ball.
The runner's determination helped him gain on the lead.
The excitement of the race made me feel I could gain on my dreams.