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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
Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In contrast, the Nexus Project promotes definitions of antisemitism that do not include opposition to the Israeli state’s policies.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
According to Tessicini both golf and social members participated in the fundraiser, which promotes camaraderie among the members while helping cutting-edge, local science.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Federal prosecutors described him as the leader of an extremist group called the Maniac Murder Cult, which promotes racially motivated violence.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 13 May 2026
This adorable gingham matching set is crafted with 100-percent breathable cotton, as well as a relaxed, flowy cut that naturally promotes airflow.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The new law also adds restrictions to K-12 and higher education institutions, prohibiting school voucher funds from going to any school that promotes or that is affiliated with a terrorist organization.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In contrast, the Nexus Project promotes definitions of antisemitism that do not include opposition to the Israeli state’s policies.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
According to Tessicini both golf and social members participated in the fundraiser, which promotes camaraderie among the members while helping cutting-edge, local science.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Federal prosecutors described him as the leader of an extremist group called the Maniac Murder Cult, which promotes racially motivated violence.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 13 May 2026
This adorable gingham matching set is crafted with 100-percent breathable cotton, as well as a relaxed, flowy cut that naturally promotes airflow.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The new law also adds restrictions to K-12 and higher education institutions, prohibiting school voucher funds from going to any school that promotes or that is affiliated with a terrorist organization.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
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Everything about it elevates those themes of beauty and the beast within the city, within the culture, within what’s happening, and even within the heroes — that everyone is fighting this battle, even inside their own hearts at times.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Nguyen’s striking direction in the scenes in which Kristen faces her future in the hospital elevates the maudlin material, especially after Kristen makes the choice to lose a leg in the hopes of snipping the cancer in the bud.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The moon in Taurus encourages you to go with the flow and stop forcing an outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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These days there is nothing cheap about the meats the shop sells.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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When a company sells AI as a reason to upgrade, customers deserve to know what actually works now and what is still coming later.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Truist upgrades Sensata Technologies to buy from hold Truist said the company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Anything that fosters a thick, lush lawn can be considered a preventive measure against weeds.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Confidence grows when pleasure and practicality can share the room.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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As resale increasingly shifts online and retail grows more automated, Vintage Store Day is ultimately betting that shoppers still want discovery to feel personal, local and a bit unpredictable.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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As might be expected from one of Latin America’s most idiosyncratic innovators, the film’s title announces more than its obvious relationship to its predecessor.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Names Marmion President, CEO The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association announces the selection of Dave Marmion as its next president and chief executive officer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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