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1
as in upgrading
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 encouraging
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in growing
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 selling
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promoting
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
An infamous poster promoting that campaign depicted white sheep kicking their black brethren out of the frame.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The actor broke his silence on girlfriend Plaza's pregnancy last month while promoting Death of a Salesman alongside his costar Nathan Lane on the Today show.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
It was aimed at promoting children's well-being and anti-bullying.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
As a result, the Navy is not promoting a single woman to the one-star admiral rank this year even though women make up about one-quarter of all Navy officers and nearly one-third of the sea service’s midgrade ranks, according to military data from 2024.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Grass clippings act as a natural fertilizer, returning nutrients like nitrogen to the soil and promoting healthy growth.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
The startup also faced criticism last month after promoting a partnership with Bruno Mars that the musician’s team later said had never been discussed.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Verb
The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
An infamous poster promoting that campaign depicted white sheep kicking their black brethren out of the frame.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The actor broke his silence on girlfriend Plaza's pregnancy last month while promoting Death of a Salesman alongside his costar Nathan Lane on the Today show.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
It was aimed at promoting children's well-being and anti-bullying.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
As a result, the Navy is not promoting a single woman to the one-star admiral rank this year even though women make up about one-quarter of all Navy officers and nearly one-third of the sea service’s midgrade ranks, according to military data from 2024.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Grass clippings act as a natural fertilizer, returning nutrients like nitrogen to the soil and promoting healthy growth.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
The startup also faced criticism last month after promoting a partnership with Bruno Mars that the musician’s team later said had never been discussed.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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For the Class of 2026, that’s an encouraging message.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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From upgrading security systems at their homes, relying on staff members to walk them to their cars and altering their habits while out in public, these women have had to adapt to face the intersecting vulnerabilities of being a woman and serving in public office.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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That includes upgrading the runways, fixing the culverts and building new jet hangars.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people like them have been coerced into engaging in scams such as posing as women online, cultivating intimate relationships with foreigners to defraud them of their savings.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Historians believe ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were cultivating dates as early as 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Japan has long been battling a growing bear problem with deadly attacks reached record levels last fall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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That guy selling records seems pretty cool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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But at the end of the day, this movie is selling itself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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For the occasion, Holmes stuck to her usual relaxed street style, elevating the look with Chanel’s cap-toe pumps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Since its founding in 2011, the MPWW has been fostering a unique literary community in Minnesota.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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This lunation marks a major social event in June, fostering new connections, bringing newfound clarity, and delivering a thrilling jolt of excitement—as well as connecting us with those who share our deepest philosophies.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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