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as in to sell
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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2
as in to elevate
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 to encourage
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in to grow
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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Recent Examples of promote
To date, 11 states—California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington—have joined together to experiment with new polices and programs that promote cleaner vehicles.
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Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Deadheading will keep blossoms in full supply, while also promoting bushier growth, giving them a neat and tidy appearance, and prevents seed formation that leads to reseeding.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
While promoting her album Guts in 2023, Rodrigo developed a signature uniform out of graphic T-shirts and miniskirts, often balancing these looks with ’90s grunge references and sweet feminine details.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2025
The ruling Chinese Communist Party's official Qiushi journal on July 1 even outlined several measures that promote standardized government behavior to address involution-style competition, warning of serious economic damage.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Deadheading will keep blossoms in full supply, while also promoting bushier growth, giving them a neat and tidy appearance, and prevents seed formation that leads to reseeding.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
While promoting her album Guts in 2023, Rodrigo developed a signature uniform out of graphic T-shirts and miniskirts, often balancing these looks with ’90s grunge references and sweet feminine details.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2025
The ruling Chinese Communist Party's official Qiushi journal on July 1 even outlined several measures that promote standardized government behavior to address involution-style competition, warning of serious economic damage.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promote
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The company, founded in 1946, sells products in more than 170 countries.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Unlike many of his peers, Leadon hasn’t sold his publishing.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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With ocean views and private plunge pools in every room, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya elevates the very best of the classic Cancun experience from a quieter stretch of sand in Costa Mujeres.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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From royal favorites and grand hotel salons to quirky modern twists, the capital is brimming with venues that elevate the tradition to unforgettable heights.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The editorial also criticized health benefit eligibility after eight years of service — a policy many cities use to encourage continuity and long-term commitment.—
Josh Levy,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Their main message is to encourage couples to actively consider the decision instead of following the norm.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Under the Special Measures Agreement, the joint framework that governs this arrangement, Seoul's payments have grown over time.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The rookie knows that’s the only way to grow in the hectic environment of the NBA Summer League.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Still, in its pushback against China, the country has sought to avoid outright conflict, opting instead to document and publicize Chinese vessel movements and incidents, such as ramming and water cannon attacks.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Other letters are expected to be publicized Wednesday.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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That means this is a great all-in-one solution to upgrade an older TV to 2025 streaming specs, with better sound to boot.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Just hours earlier, at 1:14 a.m., officials had upgraded the flash flood watch to a warning for parts of Kerr County.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating new talent, rather than trying to outbid the likes of Meta, may prove a more sustainable path for OpenAI in its quest to stay highly mission-oriented while supporting an industry grappling with a scarcity of top-tier talent.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Farmers in Connecticut have navigated an uncertain federal funding landscape in recent months, sparking concerns that the costs for both producing and purchasing food would increase.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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The house tsipouro at Mezen, produced by Kardasi of Tyrnavos, is aromatic and expressive, but the rest of their wide-reaching bottle selection is worth sampling, too.—
Derek Sandhaus,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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