gained steam

A form of gain steam — Synonym of gather steam.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of gain steam
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APA

gained steam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gained%20steam

MLA

“gained steam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gained%20steam. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gained steam,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gained%20steam.

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