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as in elevated
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 encouraged
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in grew
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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as in sold
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promoted
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.
—Ivan Kreilkamp, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2026
Then in 2023, he was promoted to serve as the deputy superintendent in Dedham.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
State officials have promoted the glamping initiative as a way to expand overnight lodging options and attract new visitors to the parks.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Nvidia’s roughly 765 certified applications, which include new, promoted, and transferring employees, look trivial against an R&D budget in the tens of billions, and are a small premium to pay in a talent war where a single researcher can move the needle.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Sometimes it has been connected with Catholic nationalism; at other times it has been promoted as the opposite — as an antidote to the idolatry of the state.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The videos promoted by his campaign may also offer an early sign of where Florida politics is headed.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Many figures within evangelicalism have promoted an aggressive, domineering, even abusive view of manhood—affixing to it, as Du Mez argues, the label biblical.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.
—Ivan Kreilkamp, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2026
Then in 2023, he was promoted to serve as the deputy superintendent in Dedham.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
State officials have promoted the glamping initiative as a way to expand overnight lodging options and attract new visitors to the parks.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Nvidia’s roughly 765 certified applications, which include new, promoted, and transferring employees, look trivial against an R&D budget in the tens of billions, and are a small premium to pay in a talent war where a single researcher can move the needle.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Sometimes it has been connected with Catholic nationalism; at other times it has been promoted as the opposite — as an antidote to the idolatry of the state.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The videos promoted by his campaign may also offer an early sign of where Florida politics is headed.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Many figures within evangelicalism have promoted an aggressive, domineering, even abusive view of manhood—affixing to it, as Du Mez argues, the label biblical.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
Adjective
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When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Anyone walking past the mini gallery is encouraged to take what speaks to them, and to even drop off bits of their own work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Official numbers show an economy propped up by financial services and agriculture while household consumption grew at its slowest rate in two years as households cut back on travel and discretionary goods.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Bernardo Silva, for instance, made one appearance for Benfica before being sold to Monaco.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The former Prussian royal palace, built in the 18th century, is set to undergo extensive renovations, including a repair of the roof, a new air conditioning system and upgraded offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Beam also upgraded its Jim Beam Black expression last year with the release of Jim Beam Black Extra Aged.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Yes, the real Mystic Pizza that inspired the 1988 film still stands, but since then, Mystic has cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The wines are all made with pure Ansonica grapes from the island, cultivated in the few hectares that face the sea.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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