Thesaurus results for SHILL

shill

noun

Definition of shill

as in promoter

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Recent Examples of shill In this unfortunate category, Amazon’s new feature for generating mini-podcast segments that shill for products on its shopping platform really takes the cake. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026 The four prominent columnists who only resigned from the Jewish Chronicle after it was caught publishing fabrications might always be remembered as shills for a genocidal regime. — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Part of the brothers’ shtick is their tireless commitment to the products they are paid to shill. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026 The announcers, conveniently, get into the act, conscripted shills for their betting partners. — Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shill

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Noun

Sheeran argued that the decision to remove Macklemore as an opener, backed by the venues and promoters, came down to not wanting to disappoint fans or impact the other people working on the tour by cancelling.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Bryson DeChambeau, perhaps the most ardent promoter of LIV among current major championship contenders, faces an uncertain future after the dissolution of the league.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of promoter

Noun

Penn State got good news on the injury front for its wide receiver room, and the Nittany Lions made the most of it early before holding on late for a 28-25 win over Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

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But some of Vucic's main mouthpieces, like broadcasters Informer and Pink, remain loyal, hosting the former leader daily in their programs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
But some of Vucic’s main mouthpieces, like broadcasters Informer and Pink, remain loyal, hosting the former leader daily in their programs.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026