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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
The Vitamin C Super Serum+ promotes a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion by improving the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, revealing smoother and brighter-looking skin.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Royal sells to Total Wine, one of the largest wine chains in the country, which has expanded its Israeli wine offerings and actively promotes them to a broad, largely non-Jewish customer base.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Thus, this passionate lover of Mexican cuisine who not only embraces the culture of the neighboring country but promotes it with devotion embarked on a journey of patience.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Targeting a mother worried about her feverish child, a father bringing his newborn to the pediatrician for weight check, or a kindergartener coming home from school promotes cruelty, not safety.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The company promotes a smooth-sailing travel experience.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
According to Cubalex, a nonprofit organization that promotes human rights, nearly 160 protests have been reported across Cuba since March 6.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The organization is a movement with Christian ties that promotes peace, justice and equality.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Royal sells to Total Wine, one of the largest wine chains in the country, which has expanded its Israeli wine offerings and actively promotes them to a broad, largely non-Jewish customer base.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Thus, this passionate lover of Mexican cuisine who not only embraces the culture of the neighboring country but promotes it with devotion embarked on a journey of patience.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Targeting a mother worried about her feverish child, a father bringing his newborn to the pediatrician for weight check, or a kindergartener coming home from school promotes cruelty, not safety.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The company promotes a smooth-sailing travel experience.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
According to Cubalex, a nonprofit organization that promotes human rights, nearly 160 protests have been reported across Cuba since March 6.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The organization is a movement with Christian ties that promotes peace, justice and equality.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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Every inch of Weese’s design is monumental and extraordinary, but it was created in service to a public transportation system that elevates the daily lives of its users in the most democratic way.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Haller encourages anyone with an early or strong family history of colon cancer to talk to their doctor and get screened even earlier.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Attendees could also join a breakout session with Run Gen Z, a group that cultivates young Republican candidates for office.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Artist Chris Dyer, who sells custom glass artworks, had a similar love-at-first-sight story with Thrive.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major types of gold bullion coins Several government mints produce bullion coins for investors, and global recognition plays a direct role in how easily each one sells.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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This 50-inch powerhouse upgrades your space with stunning 4K Ultra HD and HDR10+ for crisp, vivid visuals even in the darkest movie scenes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Stifel upgrades Valvoline to buy from hold Stifel says the stock is too compelling to ignore at current levels.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ongoing feedback also fosters open communication and shows that managers are invested in their team’s success.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Not every meaningful connection announces itself in advance.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The prologue that opens Ragtime loudly announces the musical’s epic ambitions as its nine fictional characters and six of its historical figures introduce themselves with third-person narration and shout-singing.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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