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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
Critics argued the required reading list promotes Christianity over religious diversity and civil rights while blurring the constitutional separation of church and state.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
In short, the new office combines MENALAC's regional expertise with IAAPA's global scale and creates a structure which promotes information sharing.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Educators, administrators, first responders, health care workers and front-line service providers must be required to receive training that promotes cultural understanding and dignity as the principles of service for Muslim and Arab communities.
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Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Mogo Farm explains that reishi promotes regulatory T cells and reduces excessive immune responses rather than overstimulating the system, which could otherwise worsen allergies.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The organization, which promotes preservation of the Indiana Dunes, has been lining up support for an application to the National Park Foundation for funding a parking monitoring and visitor information system.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Women were complaining of redness, flakiness, or peeling with the use of tretinoin, a retinoid that promotes collagen synthesis and elastin renewal.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
How to Repot Lavender When repotting lavender, select a container that promotes excellent drainage and is about 2 to 4 inches wider than the current pot.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Mexico’s president promotes public watch parties Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has also criticized the costs and said last week that FIFA leaders should reflect on their pricing decisions.
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Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
In short, the new office combines MENALAC's regional expertise with IAAPA's global scale and creates a structure which promotes information sharing.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Educators, administrators, first responders, health care workers and front-line service providers must be required to receive training that promotes cultural understanding and dignity as the principles of service for Muslim and Arab communities.
—
Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Mogo Farm explains that reishi promotes regulatory T cells and reduces excessive immune responses rather than overstimulating the system, which could otherwise worsen allergies.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The organization, which promotes preservation of the Indiana Dunes, has been lining up support for an application to the National Park Foundation for funding a parking monitoring and visitor information system.
—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Women were complaining of redness, flakiness, or peeling with the use of tretinoin, a retinoid that promotes collagen synthesis and elastin renewal.
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
How to Repot Lavender When repotting lavender, select a container that promotes excellent drainage and is about 2 to 4 inches wider than the current pot.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Mexico’s president promotes public watch parties Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has also criticized the costs and said last week that FIFA leaders should reflect on their pricing decisions.
—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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And yet, when the scores get low, the criticism elevates, with speculation the course is too easy for the professionals, especially of the highest caliber that come to Cromwell.
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The Yoleny Inflatable Glamping Tent, $250 at Amazon, elevates any backyard or campsite in minutes.
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Rissetto encourages her patients to cut back on alcoholic beverages.
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Reclaiming this original spirit encourages leaders to prioritize ethical conduct, the common good, and judge individuals by their actions and inherent potential, fostering inclusive and merit-based environments.
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This unique mindset, developed through setbacks and balancing a demanding tech career with elite cricket, demonstrates that profound inner work cultivates the awareness needed to perceive opportunities.
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities.
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The Hisense 85-inch E7 Cinema Series upgrades your living room with Hi-QLED mini-LED backlighting, delivering thousands of precise dimming zones.
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This collaborative approach not only elevates AI output quality but also fosters critical thinking, enhancing user proficiency across various domains.
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Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
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Creative confidence grows as the Moon in your 5th House of Creativity makes a supportive sextile to powerful Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.
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The exchange’s main index recorded a 51% return in 2025 — among the largest in the world — and has kept up momentum this year as anticipation grows ahead of the listing.
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Subscribe to my free newsletter for first-look One UI 9 coverage and exclusive deals the moment Samsung announces pricing.
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The team behind Palo Santo announces plans for a new restaurant and social club in Midtown, peach trees arrive on Peachtree Street, Tipsy Thaiger opens its patio for the summer and more from the Atlanta food scene this week.
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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