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as in elevated
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 encouraged
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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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 sold
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promoted
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
That said, tech companies still need to solve the need for sports to be discussed, promoted and a part of the consumer conversation – between the actual live events.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Verve Label Group, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Jamie Krents to CEO-president and Dawn Olejar to chief operating officer, effective immediately.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, in my company, an employee who automated a complex financial report using AI was promoted to vice president.
—Steve Murphy, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Since her historic appointment as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer in July, Reeves has promoted policies to create jobs and enhance workforce skills, improve infrastructure, increase the availability of affordable housing, advance energy security, and build clean energy manufacturing.
—Janet L. Yellen, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Grover is promoted from sound engineer to co-producer during the play, just as Caillat was promoted during the making of Rumours.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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The state government has heavily promoted driving electric, public chargers are abundant, and California has the highest gas prices in the country.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
That said, tech companies still need to solve the need for sports to be discussed, promoted and a part of the consumer conversation – between the actual live events.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Verve Label Group, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Jamie Krents to CEO-president and Dawn Olejar to chief operating officer, effective immediately.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, in my company, an employee who automated a complex financial report using AI was promoted to vice president.
—Steve Murphy, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Since her historic appointment as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer in July, Reeves has promoted policies to create jobs and enhance workforce skills, improve infrastructure, increase the availability of affordable housing, advance energy security, and build clean energy manufacturing.
—Janet L. Yellen, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Grover is promoted from sound engineer to co-producer during the play, just as Caillat was promoted during the making of Rumours.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
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Bob Squier, a Democrat, and Roger Ailes, a Republican, appeared as dueling talking heads on the Today show in the 1980s in part because their profiles had been elevated by regular appearances on Page Six.Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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The central bank said it was encouraged by progress in its fight against inflation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The ceremonial keg tapping takes place Friday evening, and the weekend lineup includes a German chocolate cake baking contest, a stein hoisting contest, and a chicken dance competition (costumes and creativity encouraged).Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Service slowed and wait times grew.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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European carmakers are set to launch more affordable EVs this year and next in order meet these targets, which ramp up CO2 emission savings to ensure 100% of new cars sold in 2025 are all-electric.Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While there won't be any alcohol sold this month, Calles said that's a goal in future months.Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration initially issued minor to strong geomagnetic storm watches for Thursday through Saturday, but all of these watches have now been upgraded to strong G3 storms, which now extend into Sunday.Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Including the deluxe re-release, that era of her career produced a trio of Hot 100 leaders, as well as another two top 10s, which was a massive accumulation at the time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Not long ago, the killing of humanitarian workers produced outraged headlines.Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Promoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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