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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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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
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Clark was hired as the union's director of player relations in 2010 and was promoted to deputy executive director in July 2013, when union head Michael Weiner's health declined because of a brain tumor.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ngo was promoted this year after serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2023-24.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Brio also joined Buchwald through its Agent Training Program in 2023, supporting the then agency co-head Ryan Martin, and was promoted to Talent Coordinator at the end of 2024.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The union promoted Meyer into his current position in 2022.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Royals, Lucas said, are interested in building a stadium in downtown Kansas City, something that city leaders have promoted over the past several months.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
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He was promoted to deputy director under Clark in 2022.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Clark was hired as the union's director of player relations in 2010 and was promoted to deputy executive director in July 2013, when union head Michael Weiner's health declined because of a brain tumor.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ngo was promoted this year after serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2023-24.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Brio also joined Buchwald through its Agent Training Program in 2023, supporting the then agency co-head Ryan Martin, and was promoted to Talent Coordinator at the end of 2024.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The union promoted Meyer into his current position in 2022.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Royals, Lucas said, are interested in building a stadium in downtown Kansas City, something that city leaders have promoted over the past several months.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
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This is one reason IV is elevated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mike Ekeler was hired as the special teams coordinator/linebackers coach, Paul Gonzales was hired to coach the safeties and Skyler Jones was elevated to defensive tackles coach.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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As a result, there is far less destructive pressure and no reason to specialize too soon, and young athletes are encouraged to try out multiple sports.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Milwaukee County, though, defied these expectations when its population grew for the first time in a decade in 2024.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The school started with 25 students at the beginning of the year, but grew to 34 by January.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In that range, the sale has the potential to become one of the biggest in NFL history, after the Washington Commanders sold for roughly $6 billion in 2023.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 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
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Kaegi, however, has said many municipal governments in Cook County have failed to share building permit data with his office in a timely manner, and said his office has hired additional staff and upgraded technology to catch more of those missing properties.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Apple Podcasts is bringing upgraded video to its platform.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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The podcast is recorded live every week at the Comedy Mothership on Sixth Street in Austin and has cultivated a dedicated following.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mish has cultivated a significant social media following as a Marlins insider and previously co-wrote a baseball column for the Miami Herald.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Norway has recently produced Olympic champions in beach volleyball and several in track and field – two quintessentially summer sports.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Among the participating lotteries, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have produced the most Powerball jackpot winners.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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