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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
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Accredited veterans service organizations such as the VFW or the Legion will help vets free of charge, but private companies are advertising and posting online, trying to get vets to pay them for the same service.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Some companies don’t advertise their job openings, so ask around.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Tucker stepped out of the batter’s box to tip his helmet toward both a roaring crowd and the applauding Astros dugout.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Despite Democratic skepticism, nearly all Republicans have applauded Trump's decision to strike Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Topline The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles on Monday, claiming its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts promotes attacks on law enforcement, the latest legal battle centered around the L.A. protests against federal deportation raids.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Target has tapped the promotional strategy frequently in recent years, cutting or maintaining prices on important seasonal categories such as toys or Thanksgiving meal supplies, while also promoting lists of related items as falling under a certain amount.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Much like Buxton, Aranda should see his name on the roster when the reserves are announced.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The remaining eight starters for the All-Star Game will also be announced on Monday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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TikTok praised Trump for signing an extension Thursday.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The viral TikTok video has amassed over 1,000 comments already, as many social-media users praised the adorable bond that Peach and Bear have.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Novo Nordisk sells Wegovy through its pharmacy NovoCare and telehealth platforms LifeMD and Ro.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In the prior week, Load sold only a little less than 200 copies, just before Metallica re-released it.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Domaine Serene is a benchmark Oregon producer acclaimed for its polished Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Abstract painter Thornton Willis, a third-wave member of the New York School acclaimed for canvases in which geometric shapes evinced a warmth atypical of such forms, died in New York on June 15.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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