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as in elevates
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 encourages
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in cultivates
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 sells
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promotes
School gardening also promotes an increase in vegetable consumption.
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Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Heat Dairy and non-dairy yogurts are made through a fermentation process that promotes the growth of certain beneficial bacterial strains.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The university supports and promotes its female student-athletes, and is proud of their accomplishments.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Lycopene is a carotenoid (plant pigment) that also promotes antioxidant activity.
—Laura Schober, Health, 20 Apr. 2026
The comforter is double-sided, so the cooling fabric surrounds you all night long, while the ultra-breathable fill promotes airflow to help prevent that sticky, overheated feeling that some other bedding can cause.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Heat Dairy and non-dairy yogurts are made through a fermentation process that promotes the growth of certain beneficial bacterial strains.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The university supports and promotes its female student-athletes, and is proud of their accomplishments.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Lycopene is a carotenoid (plant pigment) that also promotes antioxidant activity.
—Laura Schober, Health, 20 Apr. 2026
The comforter is double-sided, so the cooling fabric surrounds you all night long, while the ultra-breathable fill promotes airflow to help prevent that sticky, overheated feeling that some other bedding can cause.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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But what elevates the play into something truly great is that Lindsay-Abaire refuses to make Elliott a conventional villain.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lighting is another detail that elevates a small garden after dark.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The council also encourages Gary leadership to participate in any IURC proceedings and asks for the Indiana General Assembly to biannually review utility delivery charge actions and pursue reforms.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Channeling Abbie Hoffman, Tolentino encourages people to steal from her own employer, The New Yorker, but does not explain which high crimes David Remnick has committed to earn this comeuppance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Exposure to museums, live performances and visual arts connects youngsters to the cultural community and cultivates future creatives.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The group is among the most successful access-broker operations, a class of hackers that smashes and grabs credentials from victims and then sells them to other hackers.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here, wander by historic mansions, stop at local cafes, and browse hip boutiques like Esencia Maya, a family run business that sells high-end fashions inspired by the Mayan culture.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zuhn immediately upgrades the Raiders’ interior offensive line.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Canaccord upgrades Gold Fields to buy from hold Canaccord said shares of the gold company have plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Critical thinking fosters being curious about the world, and that is very helpful for motivation and engagement.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Continuing down this path only increases uncertainty, undermines long-term infrastructure planning and grows the national debt.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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