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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of the Irish far-right have promoted McGregor as a face of their movement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The group has recently promoted fundraising efforts for humanitarian groups in Gaza and announced plans for social dance events and educational forums.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This team is once again dealing with turnover at offensive coordinator, with Kevin Patullo promoted over the offseason to replace Kellen Moore, who is now head coach of the Saints.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Shein takes down controversial listing The fast-fashion giant is conducting an investigation to determine why a shirt was promoted with what appeared to be an edited image of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Hello Sunshine has just informed staff that the company has promoted Maureen Polo to CEO.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Washington served in the department for 30 years and was promoted to chief in 2021.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The study is the latest knock on a technology, for years promoted by oil and gas industry, that has often been touted as a climate solution.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of the Irish far-right have promoted McGregor as a face of their movement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The group has recently promoted fundraising efforts for humanitarian groups in Gaza and announced plans for social dance events and educational forums.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This team is once again dealing with turnover at offensive coordinator, with Kevin Patullo promoted over the offseason to replace Kellen Moore, who is now head coach of the Saints.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Shein takes down controversial listing The fast-fashion giant is conducting an investigation to determine why a shirt was promoted with what appeared to be an edited image of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Hello Sunshine has just informed staff that the company has promoted Maureen Polo to CEO.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Washington served in the department for 30 years and was promoted to chief in 2021.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
Verb
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He was later elevated to the permanent position.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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These are low by historical standards, but elevated from the 3% range from 2022 that was the lowest since the 1970s.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mixing and matching is encouraged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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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,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fire grew slightly north of Indian Rock, but crews are using nearby roads as a barrier and are reinforcing them to prevent growth.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The more time went on, the more Mourinho grew visibly frustrated with his role at United.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The email included a link to an ad for energy-efficient home appliances sold by a subsidiary of Whirlpool in Brazil.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Powerball winners, results for 9/6/25 lottery drawing jackpot A ticket bought in Missouri and a ticket sold in Texas matched all six numbers to win Saturday night's Powerball jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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Analyst David Palmer upgraded the casual dining restaurant company to outperform from in line and lifted his price target by $20 to $210.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Travelers could also be required to pay a fare difference if they are upgraded to a premium cabin on the day of travel as an accommodation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Throughout her career, Manna has cultivated and managed partnerships with dozens of distribution partners.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sorghum fields planted around our family farm this year are courtesy of and cultivated by the Wappel family, our neighbors just down the road.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Promoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoted. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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