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as in to sell
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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2
as in to elevate
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 to encourage
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in to grow
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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Recent Examples of promote
The state health department consistently promotes vaccination as the best defense.
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Ex-Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder was promoted to Green Bay’s active roster for the wild-card playoff game.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Ball and LaNasa appeared to be in high spirits while promoting season 2 back in December.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Entertainment law firm Weinstein Senior LLP has promoted Matt Cuzzocrea to partner.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
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Versatile bags are marked down as well, including a nano version of the best-selling Everywhere Belt Bag that’s now half off.—
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Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
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These ones elevate the trend — pun intended — with comfortable platform soles and double side stripe appliqués.—
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The teeth also captured climate shifts such as the Late Antique Little Ice Age and the Medieval Climate Anomaly, which might have encouraged some increase in migration into England.—
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
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Those are conversations about the hard work of governing, ones that Newsom likely doesn’t want to publicize.—
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He and his father haven’t been as widely publicized as some of their counterparts.—
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Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.—
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Spanx AirEssentials Slim Straight Pant When worn with the Crewneck Tunic, these pants complete a chic matching set look that will upgrade your travel style tenfold.—
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
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And recently, Minneapolis has cultivated its own take on the culture—a little more social, a little more lively.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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