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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
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Huffman is eager to find out more about claims that the military is promoting its operation in Iran as a holy war.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Both types have a lot to offer, including supporting weight management by promoting fullness.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
But posts promoting Thomson’s victory often omit significant details.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Diaz, who has returned to the red carpet circuit in recent weeks while promoting her new Apple TV+ film Outcome, accentuated her features with a deep mauve lip color, a soft smoky eyeshadow, and sculpted cheeks.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
While promoting the film, Panahi was sentenced to a year in prison.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
According to Higgins, this tree provides benefits such as promoting biodiversity in ecosystems and stabilizing soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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In Southlake, the Westin and Henley hotels are promoting Easter buffets.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Huffman is eager to find out more about claims that the military is promoting its operation in Iran as a holy war.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Both types have a lot to offer, including supporting weight management by promoting fullness.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
But posts promoting Thomson’s victory often omit significant details.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Diaz, who has returned to the red carpet circuit in recent weeks while promoting her new Apple TV+ film Outcome, accentuated her features with a deep mauve lip color, a soft smoky eyeshadow, and sculpted cheeks.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
While promoting the film, Panahi was sentenced to a year in prison.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
According to Higgins, this tree provides benefits such as promoting biodiversity in ecosystems and stabilizing soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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All of them are available on Amazon and mostly on sale, so upgrading your travel wardrobe has never been easier.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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SpaceX also plans on upgrading Starlink Mobile with second-generation satellites in 2027 that promise to increase the download speeds to 150Mbps per user.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The program is designed to foster stronger connections at the local level, encouraging neighbors to communicate, collaborate and celebrate one another.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to a report by the Korean outlet Donga, citing industry sources and insiders, Samsung may have recently finished Galaxy Z TriFold production and is now selling through its current stock.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Solorio's cousin said the two children face a long road ahead and funds raised from selling homemade meals will go toward their healing.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The smallest task can be elevating.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Successful leaders are indeed rare, in all walks of life, but finding them, elevating them and supporting them is essential to our nation’s future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Since its launch in 2015, Labelhood has played a critical role in cultivating China’s next generation of creative directors and experimental fashion voices.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pathways to Citizenship is committed to cultivating the next generation of advocates through meaningful volunteer opportunities while providing skilled legal representation and educational support for immigrant families throughout San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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For the past year, public concern over immigration operations in Austin has kept residents on edge, producing recurring rumors of ICE enforcement surges and sparking ample protests.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the shift away from traditional filmmaking started before the streaming giant began to eat the grand old studios’ lunch by producing its own films and shows in the 2010s.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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That the regime has an interest in publicizing these deaths does not mean that the deaths did not happen.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is indeed a risk of publicizing plans that could be denied.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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