as in to announce
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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The increasingly popular computer keyboard brand NuPhy has announced the new NODE 100 LPmechanical keyboard.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026 -
The Grizzlies announced the severity of the injury Saturday and said the two-time All-Star would be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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The camera cut to O’Leary cracking up in the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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Even professional designers have had to learn the hard way that some types of furniture pieces aren't all they're cracked up to be.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Creators advertise their own products on the social media app, driving users to a storefront hosted on TikTok; the platform then earns a commission from sales.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Objectively, the first Wicked film was far more critically acclaimed than this year’s follow-up.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hodge will also reunite on-screen with his real-life wife, Marshall, whose work on the series is critically acclaimed.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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More news to know now Trump backs away from blowing up NATO.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The story is set in the mid-2000s and centers on betrayal, both personal and political, culminating in a plot to assassinate late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il – father of current leader Kim Jong Un – by blowing up his train.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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LinkedIn data reveals that employees who combine hard and soft skills get promoted about 8% faster than those who focus only on technical abilities, and skills like communication, teamwork and problem solving are linked to promotions up to 11% faster.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Stearns trumpeted the idea Wednesday the Mets’ infield will include four players who began their career as shortstops.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The scientists touted multiple factors as major contributors to the possible large-scale destruction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Player safety was also touted as a reason for the rule changes, though that element is still unsettled.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Cry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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