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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
Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.
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PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.
—Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Equipping all board members with the necessary tools and training promotes inclusivity and equity.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
The findings highlight that a richer social environment during rearing—one that includes contact with mothers and other cows—promotes greater sociability and social competence in adult cattle.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Yet, many researchers continue to believe modest drinking promotes heart health, especially among older Americans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Philipp Plein is familiar with court cases, especially ones filed by brands that want to distance themselves from the lavish and loud lifestyle its namesake founder promotes on social media.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Company leaders would benefit from understanding that developing EQ skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, decision-making and providing feedback, not only promotes the well-being of the employees, but also directly impacts productivity and the bottom line.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Illinois Venturing to Chicago for holiday cheer is ideal as the city’s design promotes walkability and convenience.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.
—Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Equipping all board members with the necessary tools and training promotes inclusivity and equity.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
The findings highlight that a richer social environment during rearing—one that includes contact with mothers and other cows—promotes greater sociability and social competence in adult cattle.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Yet, many researchers continue to believe modest drinking promotes heart health, especially among older Americans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Philipp Plein is familiar with court cases, especially ones filed by brands that want to distance themselves from the lavish and loud lifestyle its namesake founder promotes on social media.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Company leaders would benefit from understanding that developing EQ skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, decision-making and providing feedback, not only promotes the well-being of the employees, but also directly impacts productivity and the bottom line.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Illinois Venturing to Chicago for holiday cheer is ideal as the city’s design promotes walkability and convenience.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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If the Broncos think Henderson elevates the entire offense, then why not?—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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Brock Nelson’s two-way game elevates the 2C position.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The store sells records from its own indie rock label as well as an interesting mix of experimental and trippy music.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tesla, which sells battery-only cars, is on track to sell more than 600,000 vehicles in China for a second-straight year, according to CNBC calculations of data from the China Passenger Car Association.—
Evelyn Cheng,Sonia Heng,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2025
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This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.—
Bruce D Coons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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Space Florida promotes and grows Florida’s leadership in the space economy.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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As an annual tradition, since 2022, Drake has given away free chicken sandwiches on his birthday, and announces the giveaway to his approximately 144 million followers on Instagram.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In laying out plans for future years, Huang announces further iterations of the chip, like the Vera Ruben NVL144, named after a scientist working on dark matter.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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