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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
Interest in synthetic versions of some of these has skyrocketed with people touting them for tissue repair, skin health, longevity and more.
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Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Kennedy has previously touted beef tallow as a healthy source of fat, a claim most nutrition experts reject.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Corning and Meta leaders touted the partnership, first announced in January, as crucial to America’s technological leadership.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The teams with the three worst records will have the best odds of securing a top pick in a draft some are touting as the best since LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Both entered the league in 2003.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Kennedy has previously touted beef tallow as a healthy source of fat, a claim most nutrition experts reject.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Corning and Meta leaders touted the partnership, first announced in January, as crucial to America’s technological leadership.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The teams with the three worst records will have the best odds of securing a top pick in a draft some are touting as the best since LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Both entered the league in 2003.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
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And yet when Vanderbilt administrators advertised that their email had been written with the assistance of ChatGPT, students and faculty pushed back.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some online lenders advertise same-day funding, but that usually means applying early in the morning, getting approved quickly and having an account at a bank that processes transfers fast.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The decision infuriated local opponents, who have applauded selectmen’s decision in mid-March to authorize legal action to try to reverse the vote.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Riders cheered and applauded when the first train left the station.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several of her Instagram posts also included hashtags promoting Swift’s album.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday afternoon, CPAC announced the results of a straw poll of attendees.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Raiders’ valuation has soared to nearly eight billion dollars, largely owing to high stadium revenues; earlier this year, Clark County, home to Las Vegas, announced school-budget cuts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Chief of Police Christopher Cook praised the collaborative effort and said the case required extensive investigation, strong partnerships and quick work by the department's investigative team.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Quercus in Gay, Georgia, was awarded Best New Hotel Design 2026 by Tablet Hotels, praised for its distinctive blend of regenerative farming and 3,800 acres of forest and pasture.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Premade bag lunches for kids will be sold, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cator asked Williams to sell him some marijuana, according to the ruling.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Mar. 2026
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Currently, the group runs 18 restaurants across the city—some Michelin-acclaimed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 25-year-old Højgaard, who hails from Denmark, has made 15 birdies and one eagle the last two rounds.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This example, however, hails from the Near East.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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