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adjective

as in nurturing

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verb

present participle of promote
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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2
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
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The canals will act as stormwater infrastructure for the island while promoting recreational activity, according to that document. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 An organization with Republican ties has distributed fliers promoting a socialist candidate, an apparent effort to pull support away from Brown. — Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026 Philadelphia is promoting a public health worker to help fight a rat problem. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 For a photocall in Rome promoting the second season of All’s Fair, Kardashian turned to bridal designer Galia Lahav for a rather unconventional take on polka dots. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 The signs, removed on Friday, included ones promoting certain candidate campaigns, along with the sign from the Broward Supervisor of Elections. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 The duo retreated from the public eye after promoting their first album. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026 Younger generations’ exposure to social media content promoting GLP-1 microdosing or intermittent or sporadic use of the medications may influence these behaviors, too, Albaugh adds. — Anna L. Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Chater doesn’t disagree, particularly as promoting the album has prompted more conversations about the subject. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
  1. encouraging
  2. upgrading
  3. cultivating
  4. growing
  5. selling
  6. elevating
  7. fostering
  8. producing
Adjective
  • Other big tech stocks likewise fell following quarterly reports that included at least some encouraging nuggets.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Besides SpaceX’s profit report showing strength for AI spending, another encouraging signal for the industry came from Super Micro Computer, which sells AI servers and services.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • This product will likely be positioned for folks just getting into Apple’s pro-grade laptops or for someone upgrading from further back in the MacBook Pro lineup (from the M3 model or older).
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Colman Domingo is another notable figure who takes suiting seriously, upgrading the classic silhouette with his own touches to create something uniquely him.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of upgrading
Verb
  • The married owners—Ingrid Rivas, an agronomist, and Radamés Arroyo, an engineer—first began developing the 25-acre property by cultivating Tahiti limes, and the name Hacienda Verde Tahití later became a tribute to those agricultural beginnings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The decision to launch the movie in moderate release — rather than limited in just a handful of venues or nationwide on more than 2,000 screens — proved wise because the studio was able to bolster awareness while cultivating a sense of scarcity.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • The additional site will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network in Colorado and provide additional capacity for its growing space and sensor systems business.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.
    — Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of growing
Verb
  • With more homes on the market and buyers in short supply, a seller who refuses to follow the market will have a very difficult time selling the house.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Lutzes’ account became the basis of Jay Anson’s best-selling book The Amityville Horror (1977).
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of selling
Verb
  • Second, the massive capital requirements associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts have intensified competition for market liquidity, leading investors to demand higher yields and further elevating corporate financing costs.
    — , CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Timberland Field Boot in Brown Full-grain/Camo features a Gore-Tex membrane, elevating the typical waterproof construction of the Field Boot with an even more protective liner that’s also breathable.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevating
Verb
  • The shelter is asking the public to consider adopting or fostering a dog to help ease the overcrowding.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Strong consumer demand for digital-first experiences and digital money has spurred innovation, and central banks are fostering this through sandboxes and programs that connect banks, vendors and regulators.
    — Maghnus Mareneck, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fostering
Verb
  • Whether praying together before a game or giving high-fives after touchdowns, the Palos Verdes duo keeps producing on short slants or deep posts.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Eshelman threw for 291 yards while also producing a game-high 136 rushing yards.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of producing

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