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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
Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.
—Ivan Kreilkamp, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2026
Then in 2023, he was promoted to serve as the deputy superintendent in Dedham.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
State officials have promoted the glamping initiative as a way to expand overnight lodging options and attract new visitors to the parks.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Nvidia’s roughly 765 certified applications, which include new, promoted, and transferring employees, look trivial against an R&D budget in the tens of billions, and are a small premium to pay in a talent war where a single researcher can move the needle.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Sometimes it has been connected with Catholic nationalism; at other times it has been promoted as the opposite — as an antidote to the idolatry of the state.
—ABC News, 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
Many figures within evangelicalism have promoted an aggressive, domineering, even abusive view of manhood—affixing to it, as Du Mez argues, the label biblical.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
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 vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.
—Ivan Kreilkamp, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2026
Then in 2023, he was promoted to serve as the deputy superintendent in Dedham.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
State officials have promoted the glamping initiative as a way to expand overnight lodging options and attract new visitors to the parks.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Nvidia’s roughly 765 certified applications, which include new, promoted, and transferring employees, look trivial against an R&D budget in the tens of billions, and are a small premium to pay in a talent war where a single researcher can move the needle.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Sometimes it has been connected with Catholic nationalism; at other times it has been promoted as the opposite — as an antidote to the idolatry of the state.
—ABC News, 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
Many figures within evangelicalism have promoted an aggressive, domineering, even abusive view of manhood—affixing to it, as Du Mez argues, the label biblical.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 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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But the slingbacks helped my feet feel super-supported, while the insole cushioning made my soles feel like they were cradled in a thick towel.—
Galina Espinoza,
Flow Space,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sanlorenzo’s 236-foot Silver Fox elevated the concept of the private owner’s deck to a rarefied level.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Even if oil prices stabilize, elevated freight rates, risk premiums and refinery disruptions could keep some prices elevated for months, says Tammy Kulesa, senior director of supply chain execution at Blue Yonder, a supply-chain software company.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
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
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The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Sales of cars with internal combustion engines — including gasoline and diesel vehicles — fell almost 42% from the year before as the share of EVs grew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Struggling financially, the museum sold its third and fourth floors in 2019 to real estate firm Fern Hill.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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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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Now, the longtime Mount Adams resident wants to run for Cincinnati mayor as an endorsed Republican.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Verb
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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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Within the iron gates, Friday night card parties and fish fries set to the soundtrack of jazz and R&B music cultivated a sense of community and resilience.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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As host, Shea cultivated a persona designed to hype the event.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Promoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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