as in announces
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
in exchange for his hefty endorsement fee, the basketball player is expected to cry up that brand of sneaker at every opportunity
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Kings Island announces plans for historic space.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Courtesy of Parhela The Mayfair hotel announces an exclusive partnership with SOLICE Health, pioneering a new concept in luxury wellness hospitality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Instagram, where Jet’s primarily advertises its monthly pop-ups, the bar has more than 29,000 followers and regularly receives hundreds of likes on colorful posts teasing upcoming themes and drinks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But if this blows up in Utah’s face in two or three years … oy.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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When Yung Felon’s identity is revealed, his music blows up with billions of streams, and new fans flock to support him despite his heinous crimes.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Cries up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cries%20up. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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