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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
Simulating natural light is one of many ways biophilic design promotes wellness.
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Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Kim Kardashian promotes moon landing conspiracy The conspiracy theory is one that billionaire Kim Kardashian, a major celebrity and entrepreneur with hundreds of millions of social media followers, recently amplified.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Exercise promotes insulin sensitivity (the opposite of insulin resistance), and this is a great health benefit, but the effect is short lived and must be renewed daily, just like taking a pill.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety (feelings of fullness).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Chu has been a champion of Gold House, which invests in and promotes Asian Pacific endeavors and presented him an award earlier this year.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Kim Kardashian promotes moon landing conspiracy The conspiracy theory is one that billionaire Kim Kardashian, a major celebrity and entrepreneur with hundreds of millions of social media followers, recently amplified.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Exercise promotes insulin sensitivity (the opposite of insulin resistance), and this is a great health benefit, but the effect is short lived and must be renewed daily, just like taking a pill.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety (feelings of fullness).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Chu has been a champion of Gold House, which invests in and promotes Asian Pacific endeavors and presented him an award earlier this year.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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The store sells classroom items, toys, games, puzzles and other specialized educational items.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Outnet sells luxury fashion from previous seasons at off-price.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan upgrades Kodiak Sciences to overweight from neutral JPMorgan says shares of the biotech company are compelling.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plus, its Galaxy AI upgrades your ANC and even translates languages live in-ear!—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond improving their employment opportunities, this process fosters a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to life, especially in communities where access to higher education is limited.—
Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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IndieWire announces these winners exclusively.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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