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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
This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Microsoft, which widely promotes its Copilot technology, has lagged behind internet rivals in creating AI tools and services that resonate with users.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Today, the birds’ presence both promotes ecotourism and emphasizes the importance of conserving ecosystems.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Beyond this general critique, Empire illuminates two specific dreams that the American media promotes.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The 75-page document has sections apparently written by Caleb Vazquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, and includes material that espouses anti-Islamic, antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ views and promotes white supremacist ideology.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The breathable weave promotes ventilation all night long, and the sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring they’re made without specific harmful chemicals.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
Biotin helps the body produce keratin, which promotes hair growth and provides a shiny, smooth texture.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Microsoft, which widely promotes its Copilot technology, has lagged behind internet rivals in creating AI tools and services that resonate with users.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Today, the birds’ presence both promotes ecotourism and emphasizes the importance of conserving ecosystems.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Beyond this general critique, Empire illuminates two specific dreams that the American media promotes.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The 75-page document has sections apparently written by Caleb Vazquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, and includes material that espouses anti-Islamic, antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ views and promotes white supremacist ideology.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The breathable weave promotes ventilation all night long, and the sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring they’re made without specific harmful chemicals.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
Biotin helps the body produce keratin, which promotes hair growth and provides a shiny, smooth texture.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
Verb
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Bernheim elevates wheat to barrel‑proof centerpiece status.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Outside of smothered biscuit sandwiches, District Biskuits also sells mac and cheese, chicken tenders with various dipping sauces, waffle fries and other sides.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Stephen Bersey, head of technology research at HSBC, doesn’t agree with the pessimism, largely because much of the value of what the company sells comes from proprietary data and how deeply the programs are embedded across its customers’ enterprises.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Stifel upgrades Booz Allen Hamilton to buy from hold Stifel said the stock too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Moving into a strike upgrades the damage.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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When thoughtfully integrated, technology fosters the transparency and connection today’s hybrid environments require.—
Emad Rahim,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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This fosters wage growth, population inflows, investment and economic expansion.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Featuring an impressive cast of unknowns and a fluid style that captures them with both lyricism and verisimilitude, this winner of the Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize announces the arrival of a formidable new talent.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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