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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
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
An infamous poster promoting that campaign depicted white sheep kicking their black brethren out of the frame.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The actor broke his silence on girlfriend Plaza's pregnancy last month while promoting Death of a Salesman alongside his costar Nathan Lane on the Today show.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
It was aimed at promoting children's well-being and anti-bullying.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
As a result, the Navy is not promoting a single woman to the one-star admiral rank this year even though women make up about one-quarter of all Navy officers and nearly one-third of the sea service’s midgrade ranks, according to military data from 2024.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Grass clippings act as a natural fertilizer, returning nutrients like nitrogen to the soil and promoting healthy growth.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
The startup also faced criticism last month after promoting a partnership with Bruno Mars that the musician’s team later said had never been discussed.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
An infamous poster promoting that campaign depicted white sheep kicking their black brethren out of the frame.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The actor broke his silence on girlfriend Plaza's pregnancy last month while promoting Death of a Salesman alongside his costar Nathan Lane on the Today show.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
It was aimed at promoting children's well-being and anti-bullying.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
As a result, the Navy is not promoting a single woman to the one-star admiral rank this year even though women make up about one-quarter of all Navy officers and nearly one-third of the sea service’s midgrade ranks, according to military data from 2024.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Grass clippings act as a natural fertilizer, returning nutrients like nitrogen to the soil and promoting healthy growth.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
The startup also faced criticism last month after promoting a partnership with Bruno Mars that the musician’s team later said had never been discussed.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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Eco effort The Mollie has a focus on being eco-friendly with carafes of water instead of bottles, encouraging to save towels for a few days at a time, and even partnering with Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, to offer all-electric shuttles to the mountain and the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Your money would be better spent upgrading your insulation.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people like them have been coerced into engaging in scams such as posing as women online, cultivating intimate relationships with foreigners to defraud them of their savings.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Historians believe ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were cultivating dates as early as 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Japan has long been battling a growing bear problem with deadly attacks reached record levels last fall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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That guy selling records seems pretty cool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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But at the end of the day, this movie is selling itself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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For the occasion, Holmes stuck to her usual relaxed street style, elevating the look with Chanel’s cap-toe pumps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
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Since its founding in 2011, the MPWW has been fostering a unique literary community in Minnesota.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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This lunation marks a major social event in June, fostering new connections, bringing newfound clarity, and delivering a thrilling jolt of excitement—as well as connecting us with those who share our deepest philosophies.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Moss is also executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Pot and column still distillates mature under Barbados' tropical heat, where aging occurs much faster than in cooler climates, producing remarkable depth.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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