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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
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Slayyyter promoted the album with a performance at Coachella in April.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
The texts promoted discounts and shopping deals and linked directly to the retailer’s website, the lawsuit claims.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Ujiri said discussions continue on a potential role for Michael Finley, the former Dallas player who was promoted alongside Riccardi in November when Nico Harrison, the engineer of the Doncic trade, was fired as general manager.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Mike Bercovici was officially promoted from assistant QBs coach to passing game coordinator after receiving the bump earlier this offseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Burckhardt was promoted as the Broncos’ assistant GM last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Defense contractor ManTech International promoted Sarah Carter to senior vice president and chief growth officer.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
James was promoted to the Lightning after just four games at AHL Syracuse, compiling three goals and five points with the Crunch.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Verb
He’d been promoted to colonel after the death of Joshua Fry, but that simply meant that all the responsibility for the defeat at Fort Necessity fell on his shoulders.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Slayyyter promoted the album with a performance at Coachella in April.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
The texts promoted discounts and shopping deals and linked directly to the retailer’s website, the lawsuit claims.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Ujiri said discussions continue on a potential role for Michael Finley, the former Dallas player who was promoted alongside Riccardi in November when Nico Harrison, the engineer of the Doncic trade, was fired as general manager.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Mike Bercovici was officially promoted from assistant QBs coach to passing game coordinator after receiving the bump earlier this offseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Burckhardt was promoted as the Broncos’ assistant GM last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Defense contractor ManTech International promoted Sarah Carter to senior vice president and chief growth officer.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
James was promoted to the Lightning after just four games at AHL Syracuse, compiling three goals and five points with the Crunch.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
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Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/Getty The stage was festooned with balloons and a giant image of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public since being elevated to the position after the killing of his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Jimenez’s ‘Si Senor’ song was belted out at regular intervals and fans would have been encouraged to hear the Mexican, speaking after the game, open up the prospect of a return to Wolves when his Fulham contract expires this summer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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At health centers, anxiety grew.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Rubens was self-funded and grew slowly.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The more successful Bellator was sold to the Professional Fighters League, and the UFC bought Strikeforce.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In Adidas’ final earnings call for fiscal 2025, chief executive officer Bjørn Gulden announced the Evo SL was approaching 10 million pairs sold.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 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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Her charges have since been upgraded to first-degree murder and kidnapping.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Elbit America’s BiNOD candidate features upgraded optics that provide sharper edge-to-edge clarity compared to the aging lens designs of the legacy fleet.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Third, Ukrainian drone strikes are catalyzing profound morale issues within Russia itself, methodically shattering the illusion of domestic security cultivated by the Kremlin, as the Kremlin tightens its grip over society, including through the suspension of popular messaging apps such as Telegram.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Ayoud cultivated a deep appreciation of fashion history and the luxury industry early in life.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Wisconsin-Parkside commit Danny Donovan produced two runs and an RBI.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Roger Dubuis was acquired by the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont in 2008, making the original pieces produced by the man himself exceptionally rare.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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