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a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
after 10 years at the company he was rewarded with a promotion to vice president
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Recent Examples of promotions
These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Ngannou has since had more success on the combat sports landscape, including a highlight-reel knockout in his MVP MMA 1 debut, which keeps his name in the heavyweight conversation across promotions.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
My success has now resulted in several big promotions, which means more demanding schedules and draining technical tasks at times.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The national holiday marks the unofficial start to summer and also brings with it a robust lineup of promotions for both active duty military, veterans, and the public, some of which also give back to service members and their families.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Ngannou has since had more success on the combat sports landscape, including a highlight-reel knockout in his MVP MMA 1 debut, which keeps his name in the heavyweight conversation across promotions.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
My success has now resulted in several big promotions, which means more demanding schedules and draining technical tasks at times.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The national holiday marks the unofficial start to summer and also brings with it a robust lineup of promotions for both active duty military, veterans, and the public, some of which also give back to service members and their families.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
Noun
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According to the Aerospace Corporation, early research results are encouraging and are pointing toward meaningful advancements in solid rocket propulsion control.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Ballinger has guided in the Himalayas for 25 years, including 10 Everest ascents.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Briton Kenton Cool this week scaled the peak for the 20th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Whatever the case, ownership has given Sakic and MacFarland freedom to try everything the past two seasons with roster upgrades.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Lenovo is planning to launch some IdeaPad Slim models with the new processors, with some optional spec upgrades including 16GB of RAM and a 120 Hz high-refresh-rate display.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Noun
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As temperatures spike and humidity rises, trying to stay cool while maintaining even the smallest modicum of sartorial finesse can be… challenging, to say the least.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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Add capital deepening — companies investing more as the return on capital rises — and the numbers get larger still.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Organizing cocktails by spirit, the bar plans to feature familiar favorites such as the negroni, martini, paloma and paper plane alongside signature creations designed to give guests a fresh take on classic drinks.—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Assocoral on Stage will come to life with its Tableaux Vivants, an immersive installation using emotionally resonant and vivid imagery to tell the story of the creations by member companies and the beauty of Naples and its surrounding regions.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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