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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of tout
Achillo Pinto touted the preservation of 50 jobs as part of the deal, while the remaining redundancies were supported in exiting the company with incentives, outplacement services, and relocation within the Como district.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cloud data storage platform Snowflake was also touted by JPMorgan as a rebound candidate.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign Monday touted an internal poll that put him in second place at 18% behind Bianco at 21%, with Mahan registering only 5%.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Perrette touted that the HBO brand stands for quality and content that audiences can’t wait to consume and discuss.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cloud data storage platform Snowflake was also touted by JPMorgan as a rebound candidate.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign Monday touted an internal poll that put him in second place at 18% behind Bianco at 21%, with Mahan registering only 5%.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Perrette touted that the HBO brand stands for quality and content that audiences can’t wait to consume and discuss.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
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Exemptions, loopholes and carve-outs allow levies to grow faster than advertised.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Look for kava tea that’s advertised as completely noble.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her work was not only applauded by critics and fans but also earned her industry accolades, including a Golden Globe award and two Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Link applauded the company's accelerating growth in China, which came out to 12%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ramstead is a firefighter and paramedic who was hired by the Pasadena Fire Department in 2005 and promoted to the rank of captain in 2016.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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This will help maintain a manageable size for indoor growing and promote a bushier appearance.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the days after the Bondi Beach massacre – allegedly committed by a father and son who had embraced Islamic State ideology – the government announced sweeping new gun laws, tougher rules on hate speech, and stronger powers for the home affairs minister to cancel visas on character grounds.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the same breath, Cosgrove praised Diggins for being vulnerable throughout her rise up the ranks, such as sharing her struggle with an eating disorder, which has played a role in inspiring the next generation to face their own struggles.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, praised the mayor’s directive in a statement.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coco frio, also known as fresh coconut water, is a refreshment commonly sold by street vendors on the island.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Day of the Jackal‘s freshman season was critically acclaimed and broke ratings records on both sides of the pond.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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That’s the reason Gabriel Domingues’s work on The Secret Agent — the only non-English language Casting nominee — has been so widely acclaimed.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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Albanese hailed the signing as a significant extension of existing security and defense cooperation.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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So began a comeback journey hailed as triumphant and inspirational.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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