1
as in to elevate
to move higher in rank or position
the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance
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2
as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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3
as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
spends all her time now promoting her new business
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4
as in to sell
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promote
In a social media post Sunday, Kennedy promoted two such practitioners who have become popular in West Texas among vaccine-hesitant families: Ben Edwards and Richard Bartlett.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The cast of Apple TV+’s Severance hopped across the pond for their latest pop-up activation promoting the workplace thriller, Season 2 of which concluded March 21.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The cast of Apple TV+’s Severance hopped across the pond for their latest pop-up activation promoting the workplace thriller, Season 2 of which concluded March 21.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promote
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Spring is the best time to experiment with fun footwear trends, and Nordstrom is a one-stop shop for everything from sandals to sneakers that will instantly elevate your travel wardrobe.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the past two elections, however, Chicago voters elevated amateurs to the mayor’s office, with no management experience and minor political histories.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those who pick up the materials are encouraged to take a photo with their 988 sign, share it on their social media platforms and tag the Kane County Health Department to let their friends and family know that support is always available, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Last of Us star got their first role in season 6 of Game of Thrones at 11 years old, and has their parents to thank for encouraging their career.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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After even a short amount of time, a home with high humidity will begin to smell musty and grow mold.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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This growing momentum for CBDCs could shift the role of private stablecoins.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The quick-service restaurant sells birria burritos, street tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and more.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dolce Vita opened its first Florida store at Aventura in November selling trending footwear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Don’t miss the opportunity to upgrade your security at an incredible price.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The process resembles a video game where scoring points allows a player to upgrade their warrior, mecha or spacecraft to take on successively bigger opponents.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Iran has cultivated an astonishing intellectual and artistic depth with far fewer resources than many other nations.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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It must be cultivated with intention and consistency, and often, small steps are required to build it.—
Dr. Jennifer Bryant,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Missouri’s Luther Burden III — Burden, who produced 2,263 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons, is a dynamic presence when in open space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, Newsom promised to publicize the findings to the judges who will rule over the recent sentencing motion in LA Superior Court and Hochman.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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It was scooped by Politico but wasn't as widely publicized as administration officials had hoped.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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