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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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Policymakers have turned to promoting the consumption of services to boost overall spending, betting that elderly care services, leisure and tourism can help make up for the tepid demand in goods.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Cornyn has blanketed the airwaves with ads attacking his rivals and promoting himself as a staunch Trump ally and partner on border policy.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Maguire said in its current form, the February Flavor Festival is an amalgam of the onetime Libation Trail, promoting not only bars but craft breweries and distilleries, as well as Restaurant Week geared to eateries.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
But as hyped as fiber’s poop-promoting powers may be—and make no mistake, that function is indeed essential—there’s actually a lot more to appreciate about the stuff, both in its soluble and insoluble forms.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
In that post, Abraham controversially ordered health officials to stop promoting mass vaccination.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The Tonight Show will host Tracy Morgan, promoting his new series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Scream star Neve Campbell, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and a musical performance from TWICE.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Portions of those fees will go to CALF (Children’s Activities for Life & Fitness), a nonprofit organization promoting health and fitness in the community.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
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The perennial candidate had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years from prominent right-wing figures while promoting QAnon conspiracy theories but never cracked 25% of the vote.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Policymakers have turned to promoting the consumption of services to boost overall spending, betting that elderly care services, leisure and tourism can help make up for the tepid demand in goods.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Cornyn has blanketed the airwaves with ads attacking his rivals and promoting himself as a staunch Trump ally and partner on border policy.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Maguire said in its current form, the February Flavor Festival is an amalgam of the onetime Libation Trail, promoting not only bars but craft breweries and distilleries, as well as Restaurant Week geared to eateries.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
But as hyped as fiber’s poop-promoting powers may be—and make no mistake, that function is indeed essential—there’s actually a lot more to appreciate about the stuff, both in its soluble and insoluble forms.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
In that post, Abraham controversially ordered health officials to stop promoting mass vaccination.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The Tonight Show will host Tracy Morgan, promoting his new series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Scream star Neve Campbell, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and a musical performance from TWICE.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Portions of those fees will go to CALF (Children’s Activities for Life & Fitness), a nonprofit organization promoting health and fitness in the community.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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That’s why upgrading your living room or home theater with a smart, easy-to-set-up Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp can make such a dramatic difference.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Technologies, a defense contractor, is overhauling and upgrading it.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Someone in the video is heard encouraging Hellebuyck to respond to the president.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fiery Mars leaps into a supportive sextile to healing Chiron, encouraging us to make the first move in mending strained bonds of any type.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Beijing has balked at any restrictions on its smaller but growing nuclear arsenal and denies carrying out such a nuclear test.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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For some lower- and middle-income Americans, however, the finances just seem to get tighter, and burdens are growing.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of The Economist’s longtime owners is selling her stake.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The ruling is a reminder that some judges view antitrust lawsuits over Division I athlete eligibility as fundamentally a question of economic competition—namely, an athlete selling their services to the marketplace of college buyers—rather than an educational or social issue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Casetta Group, known for elevating boutique hotels, acquired Casa Cody in 2017 and renovated the property in 2020—updating the rooms while maintaining the unique charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that oral glutathione supplementation was effective in elevating reserve levels of GSH in the body which impacted immune function and levels of oxidative stress.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Understanding the last frost dates in your area, the needs of specific plants, and the optimal conditions for germination can make all the difference in cultivating a thriving garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Generally, though, when humility is understood as grounded self-awareness rather than self-erasure, it’s viewed as something worth cultivating and practicing.—
Barret Michalec,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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The near side has a thin crust, low topography and KREEP, a geochemical component rich in heat-producing radioactive elements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Councilor Sharon Durkan, an ally of Mayor Michelle Wu, cautioned the Council against publicizing the circumstances around situations involving schoolchildren.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Other San Diegans have pursued their own avenues for publicizing local enforcement.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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