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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
Earlier work has shown that an increase in DNA damage in nerve cells promotes sleep in zebrafish.
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Jury prizes will be awarded in the categories of domestic and international narrative and non-fiction films, shorts, and the NEXT sidebar (which promotes innovative approaches to storytelling).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Denmark recognizes the government of Greenland as an equal partner and recently gave it a more significant role as the first voice for Denmark in the Arctic Council, which promotes cooperation in the Arctic.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Established in 2010, the agency promotes women’s rights and helps women and girls prosper.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Additionally, there's some evidence that acetic acid—which is found in vinegar, including apple cider vinegar—can stimulate a hormone that promotes fullness, but more studies are needed on this, says DeRobertis.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The machines aren’t perfect, said John Webster of the US Biochar Initiative, a nonprofit group that promotes biochar.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
That’s sufficient to give Vessel protection under the state’s 8-30g law, which promotes affordable housing by stripping away most of the reasons that towns can use to reject developers’ plans.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Jury prizes will be awarded in the categories of domestic and international narrative and non-fiction films, shorts, and the NEXT sidebar (which promotes innovative approaches to storytelling).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Denmark recognizes the government of Greenland as an equal partner and recently gave it a more significant role as the first voice for Denmark in the Arctic Council, which promotes cooperation in the Arctic.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Established in 2010, the agency promotes women’s rights and helps women and girls prosper.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Additionally, there's some evidence that acetic acid—which is found in vinegar, including apple cider vinegar—can stimulate a hormone that promotes fullness, but more studies are needed on this, says DeRobertis.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The machines aren’t perfect, said John Webster of the US Biochar Initiative, a nonprofit group that promotes biochar.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
That’s sufficient to give Vessel protection under the state’s 8-30g law, which promotes affordable housing by stripping away most of the reasons that towns can use to reject developers’ plans.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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That little bit of spice elevates everything in the glass.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Breathing in cold air constricts blood vessels, which elevates blood pressure and narrows coronary arteries, increasing the risk of cardiac strain.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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And, adds Scott, with a smile, Billy (their French poodle who has appeared in this column before) encourages donations to animal protection organizations.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Days ahead of the 2026 Grammys, Elton John encourages young artists to follow their dreams while introducing the Best New Artist nominees in a short film from Spotify.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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If a production company sells its back catalog or future content to an AI training company for training large language models (LLMs), then Equity wants all members who appear in this footage to receive a payout.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Publix also sells lottery tickets and is known for selling many winning tickets.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Jan. 2026
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KeyBanc upgrades Nextpower to overweight from sector weight KeyBanc sees an attractive risk/reward for the alternative energy company following earnings.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The developers emphasized that the project is part of a broader effort to provide students with high-quality housing that fosters academic success, personal growth, and community engagement, while also contributing to the vitality of the West End neighborhood.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Backed by research, this approach fosters psychological safety and can lead to higher productivity by prioritizing substance and emotional intelligence.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The game cannot be obviously scripted, but a little controversy drives social media conjecture that builds engagement around a trending topic, while broadcasts show a blown call from every angle as the spectacle grows.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bernegger makes the claim by pointing out the state's voter list typically only grows.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta traditionally announces new Quest VR headsets during its annual Connect conference in the fall, but in 2025, the company skimped on VR hardware.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Publishers Marketplace tracks and announces agents’ recent deals, which is a great way to see which categories an agent is currently selling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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