to gain traction

Examples

• All

• The latest retail sales figures support that the consumer is gaining traction and is spending again.

  Blog text (7)

• So it's not surprising that the legalization of cannabis has gained traction at the state level.

  Academic text (2016)

• So this issue has gained traction and more and more interest.

• But such legislation is unlikely to gain traction in the current political climate.

  Academic text (2014)

• Although the pace has been relatively slow, the process has begun to gain traction.

  Academic text (2006)

• Notably, most of the other arguments raised by FAIR did not appear to gain traction.

  Academic text (2010)

• The idea of divided sovereignty seemed to be gaining traction as numerous foreign actors supported it.

  Academic text (2017)

• The move toward inclusive leadership committees is of yet more recent vintage and gaining traction.

  Academic text (2017)

• As new formats and producers of information gain traction in academia, the definition of a database is expanding.

  Academic text (2018)

• The campaign started to gain traction as more supporters joined the cause.

Synonyms

S

to spread

vsto gain traction

750 1.6

To become known by many people

emphasizes gaining acceptance and influence not only distribution

B

to be a thing

vsto gain traction

• Informal

64 6.6

To become popular or common, like a new fashion

marks steady acceptance and establishment rather than temporary trend status

C

to catch on

vsto gain traction

60 3.2

To become popular with many people

is used for gaining acceptance and influence rather than simple popularity

T

to trend

vsto gain traction

• Texting

53 4.2

To become popular online for a short time

implies gaining stable acceptance and influence not temporary online buzz

B

to become popular

vsto gain traction

22 2.4

Many people start to like or use something

focuses on building influence and becoming established beyond mere popularity

G

to gain ground

vsto gain traction

16 4.0

To make progress and become more successful than others

focuses on growing acceptance and lasting establishment not just relative progress

G

to gain momentum

vsto gain traction

15 4.1

To start moving faster while also growing stronger and gaining support over time

is about gaining acceptance and becoming established not only speed

How Accepted

to mainstream

4 4.6

recognition

141 3.4

to gain traction

9 4.2

to take off

86 3.0

to gain attention

11 3.0

Surface Forms

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Etymology