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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
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
Elevating Mental Health Knowledge and Supporting Parents Business leaders can play a crucial part in promoting mental health awareness within their organizations and supporting employees' families.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This will kick a healing journey into motion, promoting wellness in your body and stability in the physical realm.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Flu season is ramping up across the US, but Louisiana—the state that has reportedly barred its health department from promoting flu shots, as well as COVID-19 and mpox vaccines—is leading the country with an early and strong surge.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Ensure your leadership is promoting safety as a priority, as this can help motivate everyone to adopt safe practices.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other countries, after all, are also promoting advanced manufacturing, industrial AI and software development.
—Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
Elevating Mental Health Knowledge and Supporting Parents Business leaders can play a crucial part in promoting mental health awareness within their organizations and supporting employees' families.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This will kick a healing journey into motion, promoting wellness in your body and stability in the physical realm.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Flu season is ramping up across the US, but Louisiana—the state that has reportedly barred its health department from promoting flu shots, as well as COVID-19 and mpox vaccines—is leading the country with an early and strong surge.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Ensure your leadership is promoting safety as a priority, as this can help motivate everyone to adopt safe practices.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other countries, after all, are also promoting advanced manufacturing, industrial AI and software development.
—Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 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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It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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That results in Canada trying to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy while America has not needed to, encouraging investment in American bonds.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Canada's troubled Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, faced growing calls to resign last week after his Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Director, Chrystia Freeland, resigned over disagreements about government spending.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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On a recent morning, around 100 citizens lined up in front of a government truck in Dhaka that was selling oil, rice and vegetables at subsidized rates.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chalk through your feeds with ads from people and brands selling their goods.Erik Logan, Forbes, 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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Sexual perfectionism thrives on cultivating shame and fear—fear of failure, rejection or inadequacy.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The inhabitants of modern-day Mexico began cultivating corn some 9,000 years ago and discovered nixtamalization a few thousand years later.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Promoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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