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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
That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The tournament even promotes itself with that slogan, including an imposing overhead sign in the center of the venue grounds.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller touts her experience leading health care organizations such as Planned Parenthood Illinois and promotes her moderate approach.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
In Central Florida, a med spa promotes fat-dissolving treatments, including Kybella and PCDC (lipodissolve), to reduce bra fat, upper arms, love handles and thighs.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
This promotes community responsibility rather than moral panic.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Maintaining even soil moisture after sowing seeds promotes stronger germination.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Holiday marketing promotes diamond jewelry only as Valentine's Day or milestone anniversary gifts.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The tournament even promotes itself with that slogan, including an imposing overhead sign in the center of the venue grounds.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller touts her experience leading health care organizations such as Planned Parenthood Illinois and promotes her moderate approach.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
In Central Florida, a med spa promotes fat-dissolving treatments, including Kybella and PCDC (lipodissolve), to reduce bra fat, upper arms, love handles and thighs.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
This promotes community responsibility rather than moral panic.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Maintaining even soil moisture after sowing seeds promotes stronger germination.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Holiday marketing promotes diamond jewelry only as Valentine's Day or milestone anniversary gifts.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
Verb
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Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rosebelly, the hotel's coffee shop, elevates the coffee program with beans from What’s Brewing, one of San Antonio’s most beloved local roasters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Unrivaled — a 3-on-3, full-court game played on a 72-foot floor, shorter than an NBA or college court — sells itself on being fast-paced, with an 18-second shot clock, 7-minute quarters and plenty of open space for players to create.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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If New Jersey, which looks out of the race, sells elsewhere, depth forward Cody Glass may have boosted his value by scoring his 14th goal of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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KeyBanc upgrades Dow to overweight from sector weight Key said Dow is a beneficiary of the Middle East war.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The savings would still be far from the $360 million MPS needs just to catch up on replacing old equipment, let alone upgrades like air conditioning or geothermal technology.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their knowledge fosters empathy for others, transcending geography, religion, race, gender, and even local norms.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Research is clear that military aid frequently fuels political instability, fosters corruption, and fuels repression.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every dollar goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free, and comes out tax-free if used for medical expenses.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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When demand grows, utility companies often need to pass on costs of grid upgrades to consumers, so households end up paying more for their electricity.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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If Salley had been patient, Craig would have one of his inevitable blowups, and Charley would have gotten the ick faster than Rodrigo logs onto Ticketmaster when Madonna announces a new tour.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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State Department announces charter flights Tuesday afternoon, the State Department announced charter flights from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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