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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
Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 15 June 2026
The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
With this campaign, businesses are promoting local.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 15 June 2026
While promoting the book, Warnock faced pushback from a top Republican who disagrees with his progressive ideals about religion and the role of government.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The third pillar focuses on promoting financial and economic incentives such as redirecting agricultural subsidies toward regenerative practices and phasing out incentives that entrench linear production.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 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
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 15 June 2026
The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
With this campaign, businesses are promoting local.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 15 June 2026
While promoting the book, Warnock faced pushback from a top Republican who disagrees with his progressive ideals about religion and the role of government.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The third pillar focuses on promoting financial and economic incentives such as redirecting agricultural subsidies toward regenerative practices and phasing out incentives that entrench linear production.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 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
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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Skyports Infrastructure is upgrading the Downtown Skyport to accommodate electric aircraft.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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The funding was also used to improve transportation access by adding bikeways, repairing sidewalks and upgrading transit signal priority infrastructure.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Rather than the number of visitors, Gensler said in the report, the amount of time spent downtown matters more in cultivating a thriving downtown area.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Many travelers dream of one day living abroad, but a growing number of US citizens are making that fantasy a reality.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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So, yes, if the rebuild takes on the look of a long-term agenda, then selling high might need to be an avenue navigated.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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There are more brands now selling artisanal pickles in distinctive flavors like honey harissa (or gimmicky ones that beg for virality, like purple grape), and many of them are sold at national grocery chains.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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As the restaurant evolved — eventually elevating its experience and moving downtown — so did its beverage program.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Hot temperatures and wind gusts are elevating wildfire risks in parts of Southwest Idaho and the south-central part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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