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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Use the image search function to look up the exact thing and see what similar items are selling for.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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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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Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
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 bills’ sponsors and advocates are encouraged by the bipartisan support received so far.—
Lauren Jessop,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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Popular online influencers with millions of followers have encouraged Holocaust denial.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
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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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
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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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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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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Within the iron gates, Friday night card parties and fish fries set to the soundtrack of jazz and R&B music cultivated a sense of community and resilience.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 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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Two teammates would one-up him over the ensuing couple of days, producing a pair of shutouts against the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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