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as in elevates
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 encourages
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in cultivates
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 sells
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promotes
Kristin Droege, executive director of Turn the Page KC, a nonprofit agency that promotes early literacy in Kansas City, said the program’s loss of state funding will hurt the families who took advantage of the free books and other services.
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Hitting the delete, unsubscribe and hide buttons can be natural reactions in a world that promotes consumerism.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
The session helps participants alleviate anxiety and promotes a deep sense of healing relaxation through a variety of percussion instruments.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Condensation on walls, floors, and other surfaces also promotes the growth of mold and mildew.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Kiwi Kiwis are rich in serotonin, a neurotransmitter and hormone that promotes sleep and affects your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle (called your circadian rhythm).
—Sarah Klein, Time, 28 May 2026
The company even has a session that promotes using Windows 365 cloud PCs to run AI agents rather than running them locally.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Her goal is to support and educate young athletes on the importance of proper fueling and recovery while challenging the misinformation that promotes restriction over performance.
—Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
It can now be defined as the sociocultural and political dynamics of digital technologies, which promotes a reformulation of social relations and the creation of communities in virtual environments, while at the same time fostering the emergence of new behaviors and social practices.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Hitting the delete, unsubscribe and hide buttons can be natural reactions in a world that promotes consumerism.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
The session helps participants alleviate anxiety and promotes a deep sense of healing relaxation through a variety of percussion instruments.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Condensation on walls, floors, and other surfaces also promotes the growth of mold and mildew.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Kiwi Kiwis are rich in serotonin, a neurotransmitter and hormone that promotes sleep and affects your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle (called your circadian rhythm).
—Sarah Klein, Time, 28 May 2026
The company even has a session that promotes using Windows 365 cloud PCs to run AI agents rather than running them locally.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Her goal is to support and educate young athletes on the importance of proper fueling and recovery while challenging the misinformation that promotes restriction over performance.
—Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
It can now be defined as the sociocultural and political dynamics of digital technologies, which promotes a reformulation of social relations and the creation of communities in virtual environments, while at the same time fostering the emergence of new behaviors and social practices.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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The festival helps support the museum’s capital campaign and elevates its exposure.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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Walk daily and pick up the pace Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day reduces abdominal fat, elevates calorie burn and improves cardiovascular health.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Research by Gao, Niu, and Yu published in Frontiers in Psychology found that intellectual humility in leadership cultivates team environments rooted in trust and collaboration, where leaders lean on collective wisdom rather than individual authority.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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The store sells a variety of contemporary brands, including Free People, ASTR The Label, Show Me Your Mumu and Citizens of Humanity.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Breville sells the top-of-the-line Creatista models that include a steam wand like true espresso machines.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Morgan Stanley upgrades Yum Brands to overweight from equal weight and downgrades Chipotle to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said Yum Brands is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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This sturdy outdoor table has a sleek and durable design that instantly upgrades the look of any patio.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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When thoughtfully integrated, technology fosters the transparency and connection today’s hybrid environments require.—
Emad Rahim,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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This fosters wage growth, population inflows, investment and economic expansion.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The World Health Organization announces the first recovery of a patient confirmed to have been infected with Ebola during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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April 2016 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission announces federal fraud charges against Paxton, stemming from the Servergy investigation.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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