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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
For as much as universities tout the value of interdisciplinary work, when interdisciplinary researchers apply for jobs, committees composed of a single discipline can struggle to evaluate their work.
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Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The star feature of this location may be its roomy and revamped parking lot, which the company has been touting in social media posts.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Her retirement announcement touted her championing of digital initiatives, such as remote hearings and artificial intelligence, as important steps toward that goal.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Celery juice is often touted for its potential ability to support digestion and reduce inflammation.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
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Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The star feature of this location may be its roomy and revamped parking lot, which the company has been touting in social media posts.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Her retirement announcement touted her championing of digital initiatives, such as remote hearings and artificial intelligence, as important steps toward that goal.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Celery juice is often touted for its potential ability to support digestion and reduce inflammation.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
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Gore tosses a gem Mackenzie Gore has been as good — perhaps even better — as advertised this season and on Wednesday Gore didn’t allow a hit until the fifth inning, a single to former Rangers’ catcher Mitch Garver.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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One job posting, to be a recruiter in New York, for example, is advertised with a total compensation package of between $130,000 and $160,000, plus equity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Sganga Officials like Budd applauded Mullin's decision to rescind a memo from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last summer requiring her office's approval on all DHS contracts and grants over $100,000 — including FEMA disaster relief.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ford was applauded for his versatility during the 2024 season, but failed to win the starting guard job last year.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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This will help promote housing stability and economic mobility.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the peptide seems to promote angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels, possibly via a signalling molecule expressed in many human cancers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The project is a longstanding proposal that Beijing has previously announced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The response was praised by Republican politicians, who widely denounced the content of the chats, which was filled with slurs for Black, Jewish and gay people and included graphic calls for violence against Black people.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cornice headboards are trending again, praised for a classic, layered look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota sold roughly $180 million in hemp THC drinks last year, according to Minnesota Department of Revenue and cannabis sales data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The company behind platinum-selling artists, including Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, was listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in 2021 with an initial valuation of 46 billion euros.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Though widely acclaimed as a sculptor, Noguchi spent five decades working to pull sculpture off its proverbial pedestal, insisting that it be lived in—embedded in plazas, parks, and playgrounds as sites of civic interaction.—
Terry Nguyen,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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All the President’s Men was critically acclaimed and nominated for eight Oscars.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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