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as in supported

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verb

past tense of promote
1
as in elevated
to move higher in rank or position the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance

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2
as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of a campaign promoting good dental hygiene

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as in grew
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 sold
to provide publicity for promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie

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Recent Examples of promoted
Adjective
Qualifying for European football as a promoted side? — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
The same year, Martin was promoted to president and general manager of the station. — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026 By 2011, Bayliss was promoted to CEO of Virgin Group, overseeing a sprawling portfolio that includes an airline, telecommunications giant, gym chain, and commercial space-tourism business. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 The Census Bureau promoted a dubious report about thousands of noncitizens voting in 2020, an election that the Republican lost to Democrat Joe Biden. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Also in attendance was Isaac Williams, who has been promoted from a regional chief to the district’s deputy chief of schools, Kushner shared Thursday. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Roman-Melendez was one of two District 60 administrators promoted to assistant principal positions after receiving a vote of approval from the District 60 Board of Education Tuesday at the Education Service Center in Waukegan. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 She was hired and later promoted to her current role in January of this year. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Spotify has promoted Joe Hadley to vice president of global music content and partnerships, the company announced on Friday. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 In June, Howat was promoted to managing director following a recent leadership restructure. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
  1. supported
  2. elevated
  3. encouraged
  4. grew
  5. sold
  6. endorsed
  7. upgraded
  8. cultivated
Adjective
  • When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.
    — Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of supported
Verb
  • The color isn’t a precise measurement of toxicity, but a visual cue that glycoalkaloids may be elevated.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Fourteen years after geeking out over his MSG debut, Styles, now 32, commanded the storied building with new authority, electricity, and dazzling production value that elevated it above any of the six shows of his I’ve seen before.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information on the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Giovanni Zaino of the Middletown Police Patrol Division at 860-638-4000, ext 6323.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last four decades, American labor income grew 57% while capital income grew 136%, and the households on the wrong side of that gap are not there by choice.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of grew
Verb
  • The Yellow Affair has also sold Árru to international territories including Angel Distribution (Denmark), Bíó Paradís (Iceland), Filmwelt (Germany, Austria), Fivia (Ex-Yugoslavia), Otaku Mtü (Baltics), Palace (Australia / New Zealand).
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sold
Adjective
  • The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Definition of endorsed
Verb
  • The Preferred seats also receive upgraded bedding, a mattress pad, pajamas and an enhanced amenity kit.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Following the results, analysts at Bank of America upgraded shares to neutral from an underperform rating on accelerating AI growth, but warned of limited upside ahead.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of upgraded
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  • Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums are carefully cultivated and tended through summer to produce the tight, abundant domes of little flowers gardeners prize in autumn.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Meaning that the blue weber agave used in its production was cultivated from farms that actively restore soil health and improve local ecosystems rather than just sustaining them.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivated

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