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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Some studies have shown that regular exercise can help prevent SWSD by stabilizing circadian rhythms and promoting better sleep-wake patterns.
—Pamela Assid, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
His injury ultimately led to the Orioles to promoting their top prospect Basallo for the remainder of the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Melatonin supplements have grown in popularity for promoting higher-quality sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Even before Rollins' latest comments, right-wing influencers have been promoting false claims about immigrants accessing SNAP on social media.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheryl Hines is looking back on her recent visit to The View while promoting her memoir, Unscripted.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Last week, Kardashian wore the same beige heels while out promoting her new show in London, and paired them with a cream Dilara Findikoglu fall 2024 strapless corset top and matching miniskirt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Some studies have shown that regular exercise can help prevent SWSD by stabilizing circadian rhythms and promoting better sleep-wake patterns.
—Pamela Assid, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
His injury ultimately led to the Orioles to promoting their top prospect Basallo for the remainder of the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Melatonin supplements have grown in popularity for promoting higher-quality sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Even before Rollins' latest comments, right-wing influencers have been promoting false claims about immigrants accessing SNAP on social media.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheryl Hines is looking back on her recent visit to The View while promoting her memoir, Unscripted.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Last week, Kardashian wore the same beige heels while out promoting her new show in London, and paired them with a cream Dilara Findikoglu fall 2024 strapless corset top and matching miniskirt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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That could involve upgrading technology or equipment, or transferring locations to new operators.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Drone increases operational superiority of naval forces In close collaboration with Couach shipyard, Thales is upgrading the initial prototypes of surface drones, which have been tested by the French Navy and Royal Navy since 2021, thus demonstrating its expertise as a systems integrator.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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There was a lot to like about Jovic’s performance on Saturday, with Heat veteran guard Norman Powell pushing and encouraging him along the way.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, the emergence of the #BackOffIndia social media campaign reflected a growing impatience among young Nepalis with New Delhi’s overbearing influence and supposed sympathies for the royalist camp within Nepali politics.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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One thing Foshee said he’s observed over the years is diners’ growing preference to sit in shaded locations as opposed to directly under the sun.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The poppy became such a recognizable symbol for remembrance observances that veterans’ groups started selling paper replicas of the flowers to raise money for veterans’ causes.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Trump has partly addressed the shortfall by selling NATO weapons for transfer to Ukraine (more air-defense weapons are still needed, though).—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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From record-breaking hammer prices to elevating scholarship, Phillips has taken watch collecting to new heights.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales—revisited an iconic look from a previous Remembrance Day service, elevating the outfit with new details.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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In a 2017 oral history of the notorious scene, One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn recalled that the origins of the scene lay in the idea of cultivating some sympathy for the villainous Dan.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Regarding the timing of the announcement about Harry's trip to Canada, PEOPLE understands that since the Duke of Sussex no longer holds the same level of security as working members of the royal family, the window for publicizing his engagements is narrower.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The complaint also accused Oakland Unified of discriminating against students by publicizing Arab American Heritage Month more favorably than Jewish Heritage Month and linking to the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, which the law firm alleges is anti-Israel.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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