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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
On the move Longtime Ontario resident Nisha Morris was promoted at City of Hope to senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The following year, Brown further promoted Mandelson, expanding his department and giving him the honorary title of First Secretary of State.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Privately, however, something going on behind the scenes could promote accident-prone behavior.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
These devices are placed throughout cities and towns to help promote safety and efficiency on roads for motorists.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The following year, Brown further promoted Mandelson, expanding his department and giving him the honorary title of First Secretary of State.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Privately, however, something going on behind the scenes could promote accident-prone behavior.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
These devices are placed throughout cities and towns to help promote safety and efficiency on roads for motorists.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promote
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jack Huston plays Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, who is betrayed to the Romans by his adopted brother, Messala (Toby Kebbell), and sold into slavery and then returns years to Jerusalem seeking revenge.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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Locally, that mindset can normalize police militarization, limit free expression and elevate private interests over the public.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their playoff run ended in heartbreak (a 33-30 overtime loss to Denver), and the offseason brought major change, with Sean McDermott out and Joe Brady elevated.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are more than 150 miles of tunnels across nine underground levels, and guests are encouraged to lick the walls.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Virgo The Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, intimate bonds, and shared resources, encouraging you to grapple with boundaries and limitations tied to your closest relationships.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Israel has raised its alert level amid growing indications of a potential joint US-Israel strike on Iran, Israeli sources told CNN.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Support for social media bans for teenagers has reportedly grown across the European Union.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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No wonder the Bruins didn’t publicize the deal at the time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the the complaint, which does not identify the complaining parent.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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If your cabinets feel dated, change the surfaces or upgrade the hardware.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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From topping tacos and chips to upgrading burgers and grain bowls, the mealtime opportunities are endless.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are lots of reasons to cultivate a hedge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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From the beginning, Calderon said the firm’s project was rooted in honoring the way their ancestors cultivated cotton without pesticides and with full transparency throughout the supply chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Paiza Collection’s 160 butlers go through an extensive training program, and what that produces isn’t just robotic precision but also a culture of genuinely warm hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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