NYT Dictionary

GAINING

/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
VerbNounGAIN-inggain-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gain

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

derivegainacquirewinprofitbenefitreachmakeattainhit

Antonyms

lose

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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