1
as in to sell
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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2
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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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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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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Recent Examples of promote
Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Most artists use Instagram and Twitter to promote their music and that’s it.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 June 2025
This intergovernmental coalition brings together 43 countries, working collectively to promote and defend freedom of religion or belief worldwide.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Channels can also pay to be promoted to the app's 1.5 billion users.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Most artists use Instagram and Twitter to promote their music and that’s it.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 June 2025
This intergovernmental coalition brings together 43 countries, working collectively to promote and defend freedom of religion or belief worldwide.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Channels can also pay to be promoted to the app's 1.5 billion users.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promote
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In the prior week, Load sold only a little less than 200 copies, just before Metallica re-released it.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 June 2025
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Presentation elevates the ordinary, making items more appreciated, and also far more viral Quality ingredients/components/materials make a huge difference.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Studio Azuki plans to fuse this international momentum with Japan’s anime culture to pioneer new production models, elevate storytelling quality, enable fan collaboration and introduce social-first formats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The return of blue-book exams might disadvantage students who were encouraged to master typing at a young age.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Individuals with minimal previous experience but a passion to work for positive change are encouraged to apply.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Oaktree, which is on the way to amassing one of the largest independent library catalogs in the industry with about 70,000 movies and episodes, will fold its growing media footprint into a new holding company called Radial Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The fan is just one of many sent to the church in recent days after its pastor, Village Trustee Randall White, publicized the plight of residents trying to survive nearly 100-degree temperatures without the benefit of working air conditioners.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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And big-name retailers that stock other brands' products, such as Target, often publicize the details of ongoing recalls on their own websites.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Maintaining its classical beauty, upgraded to modern hospitality standards, Silverado is more appealing than ever.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In the past five years, the museum has focused on significant improvements to its existing building, including the addition of the new Berg Family Library, upgraded flooring, and other critical enhancements.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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In each case, growing landlessness and the pressure to cultivate cash crops reduced local resilience in the face of prolonged droughts and other disasters, such as outbreaks of bubonic plague and cattle disease.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Spanish-Speaking Cannabis Creators Santa Tuca (Alan) – A prominent Argentine cannabis creator and community leader, Santa Tuca has cultivated an audience of 80,000+ on Instagram with creative grow-op tours, event coverage, and lifestyle content.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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