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as in upgrading
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 encouraging
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in growing
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 selling
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promoting
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.
—Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Each film is an immersive experience, taking viewers behind the scenes and under the surface of the sea, revealing the dangers these marine environments face, promoting ocean literacy and championing change.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Fans booed everything from a Netflix mention to Hogan promoting Real American Beer, which Hogan owns alongside minority owner WWE.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.
—Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Each film is an immersive experience, taking viewers behind the scenes and under the surface of the sea, revealing the dangers these marine environments face, promoting ocean literacy and championing change.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Fans booed everything from a Netflix mention to Hogan promoting Real American Beer, which Hogan owns alongside minority owner WWE.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoting
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Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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While not every decision will yield perfect results, encouraging your employees to be data-conscious and skilled at forecasting will lower your risk and position you to make impactful decisions before the full effects of economic shifts are felt.Steve Swinney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Unlike spies who serve their country, the Black Doves work for cash, selling secrets to the highest bidder.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bottom line For home sellers, 2025 is looking good with many homes commanding higher prices and selling quickly.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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In addition, pharmaceutical companies should focus on elevating business acumen, diagnostic capabilities, and influence skills within their teams.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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In this article, the authors argue that a better approach is to focus on micro-inclusions — small but intentional acts that include everyone in the actual process of producing work together.Gregg Muragishi, Lauren Aguilar, Priyanka Carr, Greg Walton, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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These might include finishing a specific project, developing a certain skill or fostering better team collaboration.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Running a dispensary came with unique challenges, from navigating compliance to fostering meaningful community connections.Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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