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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
At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.
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G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Mainstream German parties maintain the AfD promotes extremist positions, including opposition to immigration and skepticism of European integration.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Taking a walk in the afternoon is a wellness practice that promotes meaningful health benefits.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
His death cast a dark shadow over the annual nine-day event, which promotes community, art and self-expression in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This approach eliminates the reliance on chemicals, promotes organic and regenerative farming techniques, and aims to increase yields while preserving the health of the land.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Trauma & Resilience Initiative (TRI) is a nonprofit organization that educates and promotes healing and resilience in individuals, families, organizations and communities.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
The report will suggest that the pain-relieving medication is among the potential causes of autism, along with low levels of folate (a vitamin that promotes cell growth), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Mainstream German parties maintain the AfD promotes extremist positions, including opposition to immigration and skepticism of European integration.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Taking a walk in the afternoon is a wellness practice that promotes meaningful health benefits.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
His death cast a dark shadow over the annual nine-day event, which promotes community, art and self-expression in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This approach eliminates the reliance on chemicals, promotes organic and regenerative farming techniques, and aims to increase yields while preserving the health of the land.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Trauma & Resilience Initiative (TRI) is a nonprofit organization that educates and promotes healing and resilience in individuals, families, organizations and communities.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
The report will suggest that the pain-relieving medication is among the potential causes of autism, along with low levels of folate (a vitamin that promotes cell growth), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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For Lesnar, a win keeps the beast image intact and elevates him ahead in future feuds.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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This song encourages them to get messy, play, and have fun with this staple activity of the Halloween season.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
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The backdrop this year is a festive workshop and the set encourages building and creative play.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As market shifts and technological advancements drive internal changes, the mindset a leader cultivates long term enables the business to effectively grow and change with the times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Whole Earth Brands, a company that sells a variety of sweeteners, is anticipating a 100% increase in organic sugar costs, according to company president Nigel Willerton.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The brand sells plain and flavored cottage cheeses, such as strawberry and pineapple, as well as sour cream and cream cheese product lines.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Berenberg upgrades Stellantis to buy from hold Berenberg said the narrative is improving for the European automaker.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of renovations and building things, here's a look back at some other facility upgrades UK Athletics is planning.—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bringing these groups together early fosters a holistic view of the migration's impact and ensures cross-functional buy-in.—
Devang Pandya,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now a cultural shift is needed — one that fosters a sense of ownership in the economy.—
Lisa Kidd Hunt,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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As Jeffrey waits for the right moment to rejoin society, his uncertainty grows, as does his need for connection with the outside world, however risky that may be.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The road of searching is the fertilizer in which peace grows.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI announces teen-friendly ChatGPT amid safety concerns OpenAI on Tuesday announced a version of ChatGPT for teens, as tech companies face growing pressure to protect minors who use chatbots.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For example, a CEO prepping for a product launch might map out what happens if global supply chains are disrupted, if customer adoption is slower than expected, or if a competitor announces a rival feature soon after.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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