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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
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
In 2002, a city councilor promoting the Pittsburgh Triathlon had to swap the swim leg for a bike leg after an overflow.
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Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Occular offense The doctors acknowledged that percussive massage therapy may be helpful for some soft tissues, like muscles, with the vibrations possibly relieving pain, improving blood flow, and promoting relaxation.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
That viewpoint diminishes the role strategic foreign aid plays in protecting and promoting American interests.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Ministers think that promoting public service media on influential platforms like YouTube will reflect changing viewing habits, as well as combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation on these services.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
During his tenure, Greenspan developed a reputation for being a consensus-builder and for his strong anti-inflation stance, focusing more on controlling prices than on promoting full employment.
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Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Professionally, Dobrev has been busy promoting her upcoming action crime thriller, The Get Out, which also stars Russell Crowe and Aaron Paul.
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Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
In 2002, a city councilor promoting the Pittsburgh Triathlon had to swap the swim leg for a bike leg after an overflow.
—
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Occular offense The doctors acknowledged that percussive massage therapy may be helpful for some soft tissues, like muscles, with the vibrations possibly relieving pain, improving blood flow, and promoting relaxation.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
That viewpoint diminishes the role strategic foreign aid plays in protecting and promoting American interests.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Ministers think that promoting public service media on influential platforms like YouTube will reflect changing viewing habits, as well as combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation on these services.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
During his tenure, Greenspan developed a reputation for being a consensus-builder and for his strong anti-inflation stance, focusing more on controlling prices than on promoting full employment.
—
Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Professionally, Dobrev has been busy promoting her upcoming action crime thriller, The Get Out, which also stars Russell Crowe and Aaron Paul.
—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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In contrast, upgrading compressor or steam systems is bread-and-butter work; large manufacturers are far more comfortable with those standard interventions.
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Japan is also expanding drone capabilities, upgrading air power with F-35s and next-generation fighters, and reinforcing its Southwest Islands with military assets.
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Burnham has spent years positioning himself as a viable alternative to Starmer, criticizing Labour's leadership at moments of weakness while carefully cultivating his own national profile.
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In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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Major dating apps are racing to bake in AI and selling pricey subscriptions that promise smarter matches and faster connections.
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There’s a lot to love about the actor, producer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and mom.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
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Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
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Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Orbital Composites develops robotic additive manufacturing systems for producing advanced composite and high-temperature components for defense, aerospace, and energy applications.
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Longer gaps between disclosures could allow larger pools of uncertainty to accumulate beneath the surface, producing fewer but more severe repricing events when conditions finally become visible to markets.
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