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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
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The Kansas City Royals have promoted one of their top prospects.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The company also promoted Maria Valdes to chief brand officer.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
For happiness theory, pleasure is acceptable only when it gets promoted to higher meaning.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Weiss started working with the Eagles as a video assistant before she was promoted to assistant coach earlier this year.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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 videos promoted by his campaign may also offer an early sign of where Florida politics is headed.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The Kansas City Royals have promoted one of their top prospects.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The company also promoted Maria Valdes to chief brand officer.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
For happiness theory, pleasure is acceptable only when it gets promoted to higher meaning.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Weiss started working with the Eagles as a video assistant before she was promoted to assistant coach earlier this year.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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 videos promoted by his campaign may also offer an early sign of where Florida politics is headed.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 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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At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Still, some industry experts fear another tax increase could be coming one year from now, if the Persian Gulf conflict continues to hold oil prices elevated.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Verb
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By the runoff, the attacks grew more personal and increasingly expensive.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The share of YouTube Shorts featuring shopping tags grew sixfold over the same period, and more than 40% of eligible Indian creators are now enrolled in the platform’s Shopping Affiliate Program.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 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
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He was initially shown a yellow card, but this was upgraded to a red after the video assistant referee (VAR) recommended a pitch-side review, meaning Ronaldo risked missing Portugal’s World Cup opener through suspension.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Select room styles also feature upgraded appointments such as sitting areas, private balconies, or clawfoot tubs.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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CookUnity, a meal preparation subscription service with menus cultivated by local chefs, provides 40 to 60 half plates filled with ready-to-go meals, and places like Turnberry sometimes provide shrimp and other quality ingredients.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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