get ahead
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(verb) grow stronger; "The economy was booming" |
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Synonyms: boom, expand, flourish, prosper, thrive |
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Related Words: grow, luxuriate, revive |
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(verb) obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground" |
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Synonyms: advance, gain, gain ground, make headway, win |
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Related Words: hit, rack up, score, steal, tally |
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