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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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The past few weeks have seen the departures of Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim, plus the splitting up of Please Don’t Destroy as Ben Marshall was promoted to main cast, Martin Herlihy moved to writing staff and John Higgins left the show.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The initiative, financed by the region of Lombardy, is a pilot project promoted by the manufacturing-rich provinces of Monza and Brianza.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Yvonne De Mare has been promoted to director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ahead of the franchise series ending in May 2026.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
She was promoted to repertory player ahead of Season 46.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Ranjith Roy has been promoted to CFO of Yum!
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Just as Samsung accidentally promoted Apple’s iPhone in a Galaxy ad, now Microsoft has done the same in a Surface pro ad.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Members of the Irish far-right have promoted McGregor as a face of their movement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That bout was promoted as his return to the ring after a 19-year retirement and was widely regarded as a fitting sendoff.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The past few weeks have seen the departures of Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim, plus the splitting up of Please Don’t Destroy as Ben Marshall was promoted to main cast, Martin Herlihy moved to writing staff and John Higgins left the show.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The initiative, financed by the region of Lombardy, is a pilot project promoted by the manufacturing-rich provinces of Monza and Brianza.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Yvonne De Mare has been promoted to director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ahead of the franchise series ending in May 2026.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
She was promoted to repertory player ahead of Season 46.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Ranjith Roy has been promoted to CFO of Yum!
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Just as Samsung accidentally promoted Apple’s iPhone in a Galaxy ad, now Microsoft has done the same in a Surface pro ad.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Members of the Irish far-right have promoted McGregor as a face of their movement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
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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
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In his acceptance speech, Cooper revealed only started drama classes a couple of years ago and encouraged those watching to step out of their comfort zones.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, as American moms have been enthusiastically encouraged to breastfeed, many experts have emphasized that making sure infants are fed, period, should be parents’ highest priority.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their curiosity grew after the highest DNA match was found linked to a family line in Romania.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk fundraising, podcast built political movement Kirk's Turning Point USA grew rapidly as MAGA-style politics took root in America.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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One of her responsibilities was managing the relationship with book distributors and working closely with the sales and distribution team that sold books to bookstores.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That’s the largest recent jackpot in the state since June, when an unnamed winner scored a $10 million win from a scratcher bought in Barley Bin Liquor in Whittier, and Steven Muhlestein won a $10 million Super Bonus in May from a scratcher sold at Vintage Wine Shoppe & Liquor in Concord.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Si models feature upgraded brakes, wider low-profile tires, and sport suspension—the dampers have been retuned for 2025 to take advantage of the Civic’s stiff body structure.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Apple upgraded the iPhone 17's front-facing camera in a big way.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s where Spinal Tap cultivated its generations of followers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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America cultivated India both as a counterweight to China and in recognition of the country’s growing economic heft.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The exosomes produced in this process contain no live cells or intact genetic material.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar was executive produced by Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation is behind picking the Super Bowl halftime performer.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said.—
AFP,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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As his name was announced, the emotion from his family and friends spilled across the camera.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Promoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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