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
Last week, China's central bank governor Pan Gongsheng promoted the digital yuan, while taking a more conservative view of stablecoins than many expected, reaffirming Beijing's long-standing restrictions on speculative trading in virtual currencies.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The European Film Awards, organized annually by the European Film Academy, celebrate excellence in European filmmaking and promote the continent’s cinematic heritage and community of more than 5,000 members.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The executive that’s steering those investments is Hari Gopalkrishnan, a 14-year veteran who was promoted to serve as the chief technology and information officer in late July.
—John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The European Film Awards, organized annually by the European Film Academy, celebrate excellence in European filmmaking and promote the continent’s cinematic heritage and community of more than 5,000 members.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The executive that’s steering those investments is Hari Gopalkrishnan, a 14-year veteran who was promoted to serve as the chief technology and information officer in late July.
—John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promote
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Hong Kong — Qatar Airways will sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending its eight-year shareholding in Hong Kong’s flagship carrier.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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After its publication in 2019, the book sold two million copies and quickly became a favorite with high school and college kids.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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All of the adults in the study had elevated LDL cholesterol levels despite being on a stable course of lipid-lowering therapy like statins for 30 days or more.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Professional interior designers will often turn to HomeGoods in search of affordable yet stylish finds that will elevate any room.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her administration has encouraged the siting of data centers in Michigan through sales and use tax exemptions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several of the production facilities that CNN analyzed have swiftly replaced villages and farmland, growing by tens of thousands of square feet in the past five years.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though George Washington and the press started off amicably, their relationship grew more adversarial once journalists began criticizing the nation’s first president.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Regarding the timing of the announcement about Harry's trip to Canada, PEOPLE understands that since the Duke of Sussex no longer holds the same level of security as working members of the royal family, the window for publicizing his engagements is narrower.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her independent research that earned her the scholarship was conducted over the past couple years at a local research institution, which Khattar declined to identify, saying her mentor does not want that information publicized.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jefferies upgrades Red Rock Resorts to buy from hold Jefferies said the casino company is too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The facility was upgraded to a maximum-security prison and began housing some of the state's most hardened criminals, including those transferred from other facilities.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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These experiences cultivated a mindset attuned to complexity and dependable systems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Through gatherings like this one, the Compass is cultivating the spaces and systems that make creativity sustainable.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and edited by Liana Simstrom and Irene Noguchi.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even weaker storms can produce excessive rainfall that can flood low-lying areas.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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