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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
As expected, the Islanders selected touted defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick.
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Rob Rossi, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Once touted as one of the best shooters in his high school class, McNeeley finished his freshman year of college shooting just 38.1% from the field and 31.7% from 3.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
Months after Moscow touted closer security ties with Tehran with the deal, Russia remains on the sidelines as its ally faces an Israeli bombardment.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Zeldin has even touted EPA's success in gutting research grants.
—Will Stone, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Rob Rossi, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Once touted as one of the best shooters in his high school class, McNeeley finished his freshman year of college shooting just 38.1% from the field and 31.7% from 3.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
Months after Moscow touted closer security ties with Tehran with the deal, Russia remains on the sidelines as its ally faces an Israeli bombardment.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Zeldin has even touted EPA's success in gutting research grants.
—Will Stone, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
Verb
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Harmon’s lateral agility and strong hands were as advertised during the offseason, but that was just football in shorts.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Marilyn Manson made a short, virtual appearance at what was advertised as Ozzy Osbourne's final show with Black Sabbath.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Centre Court applauded the No 1 seed for her quick reaction.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Davies then applauded the work that was done last year following a deadly multiple 18-wheeler accident on Interstate 40 in Monroe County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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As of June 2025, sources told Variety that Netflix currently has no plans to announce a Squid Game spinoff.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Just days ago, Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s Robotaxis would begin official testing in Austin, Texas.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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Allow yourself to be seen, praised, or even vulnerable.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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In the days since the video was shared online, TikTok users have praised Row's husband for being so patient.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Oscar's sells burgers, specialty sandwiches and chicken, in addition to custard.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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The latest instance of this ongoing conflict is The Notorious B.I.G., whose catalog was sold earlier this year for $100 million to Primary Wave; part of the funds have allegedly been hoarded by Faith Evans.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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Japanese video games are highly acclaimed around the world.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
3 July 2025
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Notably, the album was recorded in Music City's iconic RCA Studio A and will feature critically acclaimed, touring, rootsy country favorite Tyler Childers, among many others.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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When college athletes began earning money through name, image, and likeness deals on July 1, 2021, it was hailed as a groundbreaking shift in the landscape of college sports.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The match on Sunday is also serving as a homecoming for Lavelle, who hails from Cincinnati.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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