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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
Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Mobia has developed an implantable vagus nerve stimulation system called Vivistim that, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, promotes chronic stroke recovery.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The two have clashed over outside spending on the race, with Wahls criticizing VoteVets spending on Turek's behalf and Turek finger-pointing at Wahls' past work with The Next 50, which promotes young Democratic candidates around the country.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Tom’s promotes 100 televisions to show World Cup matches.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 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, 1 June 2026
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.
—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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Mobia has developed an implantable vagus nerve stimulation system called Vivistim that, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, promotes chronic stroke recovery.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The two have clashed over outside spending on the race, with Wahls criticizing VoteVets spending on Turek's behalf and Turek finger-pointing at Wahls' past work with The Next 50, which promotes young Democratic candidates around the country.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Tom’s promotes 100 televisions to show World Cup matches.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 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, 1 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
Verb
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Fiji's wife, Jesni Sam, elevates her foot on a stool.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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The talented team elevates star ingredients like sunchoke, lion’s mane mushrooms, or wagyu beef in an open kitchen overseen by executive Chef Brandon Cunningham.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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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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As guests don waders and walk into the shallow bay to the floating baskets where Navy Cove cultivates its bivalves, co-owner Eric Bradley shells out oyster-farming facts.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 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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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The shift also fosters local partnerships.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Not knowing the exact solution and going outside your comfort zone fosters creativity and skills growth.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Rhode announces new summer collection Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode announced its new summer collection to achieve a bronzy glow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Bone loss is one of those health risks that sneaks up quietly and then announces itself with a fracture.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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