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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
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Sleep experts have long promoted the inherent need to get enough sleep.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Anmol Malhotra, a 10-year veteran of Snap, has been promoted to the role of global head of content and partnerships.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2026
The club most likely to sign him is Lyngby, who have just been promoted to Denmark’s top flight.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The woman arrested, Kerri Smith, is a nurse who promoted her business, Snatched N Curved, on social media.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Level was one of several prospects in San Francisco’s system to be promoted on Tuesday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Reed has been with the Brent Montgomery-run company since its creation in 2018 and was previously promoted to SVP, Development in 2024.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Adjective
Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Sleep experts have long promoted the inherent need to get enough sleep.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Anmol Malhotra, a 10-year veteran of Snap, has been promoted to the role of global head of content and partnerships.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2026
The club most likely to sign him is Lyngby, who have just been promoted to Denmark’s top flight.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The woman arrested, Kerri Smith, is a nurse who promoted her business, Snatched N Curved, on social media.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Level was one of several prospects in San Francisco’s system to be promoted on Tuesday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Reed has been with the Brent Montgomery-run company since its creation in 2018 and was previously promoted to SVP, Development in 2024.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
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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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Dinner service is prompt and attentive in either venue, but is notably elevated at the chef’s table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Long before artificial intelligence became a household name, Californians elevated the world’s most famous sentient robot — or rather the actor who played it — to the state’s highest office.—
Kate Andrews,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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As the conversation continued, Allie's frustration grew while her mother's responses became increasingly vague.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In corporate news, shares in Universal Music Group were seen down 6% following reports that Pershing Square had sold its stake in the group, after two failed takeover attempts.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 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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Those charges may also be upgraded as authorities say he was caught in jail with a six-inch shank.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The weaponry has been upgraded over time, to rifles that can easily cover the 290 yards from the White House to the fence line on the southern side.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Douglas Friedman’s upcoming monograph, Full Spectrum (Vendome Press), illuminates the extraordinary level of access the globe-trotting photographer has cultivated over the course of his career.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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