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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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3
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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4
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
Verb
After decades of promoting the film, Wong’s short feature about her China trip was finally aired throughout the United States on ABC television on February 14, 1957. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 La Opinión grew during this period, strengthening its commitment to civic journalism by opposing Proposition 187 and promoting citizenship and immigrant rights. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 As a council member, Vega has prioritized expanding access to child care, strengthening public safety and promoting housing development for all income levels. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The unlikely pairing promoting the same cause – regulation of artificial intelligence – comes amid growing concerns among the American public and industry leaders over guardrails for AI. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 In 2024, Putin personally awarded Kremlev with a state honor, the Order of Friendship, in a ceremony at the Kremlin, for his efforts in promoting Russian boxing despite an Olympics ban. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 For a place like the Togean Islands, promoting the region and building the infrastructure required for mass tourism are two completely different decisions. — Thomas Despin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The optional TrafficBoost feature increases exposure by promoting a job listing on the ZipRecruiter website, partner sites and job alert emails. — Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Big firms such as Latham & Watkins, Perkins Coie and WilmerHale are promoting their white-glove services to data center clients on their websites. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
  1. encouraging
  2. upgrading
  3. cultivating
  4. growing
  5. selling
  6. elevating
  7. fostering
  8. producing
Adjective
  • The track record on streamers taking over awards shows is at least encouraging.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In third is Eaton , which gave an encouraging presentation Wednesday at an investor conference.
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • Given the years-long time frames needed for construction projects, the district facilities team doesn’t want to delay upgrading facilities in ways that students immediately would benefit from.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Here's how to decide whether upgrading to the 18 Pro is worth it for you.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of upgrading
Verb
  • And Italian identity is still — fortunately — synonymous with hospitality, dialogue and exchange, which are the conditions for cultivating intuitions, visions and innovations.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The payoff of those 30 years spent experimenting, playing with ingredient permutations, and cultivating an international following is the dedicated pizzaiolo's delightfully airy where the devil is in the dough.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivating
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  • The case spotlights a growing global clash over who should police AI risks, as critics warn private deals among tech titans could shape innovation, safety standards and consumer choice without public oversight.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This has been the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of growing
Verb
  • Joe Bob’s may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus under the Texas Lottery’s Retailer Bonus Program for selling the prize-winning ticket, according to the release.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And yet scores of companies selling this and other unapproved drugs have blown through regulatory safeguards to offer access to customers online — part of a national craze that is changing the way consumers buy drugs.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of selling
Verb
  • Silver gems tracing the perimeter of each nail add a touch of shine, instantly elevating the otherwise basic look.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Miami could address that deficiency by elevating Mazi Smith, a former first-round pick, or Jordan Miller up from the practice squad.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of elevating
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  • But there are still plenty of small, independent clubs building IRL scenes and fostering community.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Members must commit to progress in three areas — building climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness — and are required to report on progress on a regular basis.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fostering
Verb
  • Out of the more than 7,000 wine-producing châteaus in the region, 21 were highlighted by Michelin despite not earning a grape; then 38 received one, 16 were awarded two, and nine achieved the highest distinction of three.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • By contrast, the other oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf are getting more oil through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran’s efforts to scare away shipping with drone and missile attacks.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of producing

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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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