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as in announced
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 praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touted
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to the country’s state media, and touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the world.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Prior to the 2024 season MLB switched to a new uniform template designed by Nike that was touted as being more lightweight and breathable than previous iterations.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The White House has touted success in bringing down stubbornly high egg costs, which dropped by 34% from a year ago as the industry recovered from the avian flu.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
AVs have long been touted as a way to make US roadways—where tens of thousands of people die every year—safer for human drivers and pedestrians.
—Jordyn Grzelewski, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Chief Executive Elon Musk has long touted the abilities of Tesla’s driver assistance features, claiming for more than 10 years that a Tesla can drive itself as safely as a human.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
His campaign touted on social media that the mayor raked in more than $7 million in his first week.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Asked about that possibility, Zoll touted the number of starters the Twins have in camp.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Focused on deep personal expression created alone in the studio (as touted in album’s promo trailer), her record release performance demonstrated that the best if most challenging part of self discovery is sharing it with others.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Prior to the 2024 season MLB switched to a new uniform template designed by Nike that was touted as being more lightweight and breathable than previous iterations.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The White House has touted success in bringing down stubbornly high egg costs, which dropped by 34% from a year ago as the industry recovered from the avian flu.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
AVs have long been touted as a way to make US roadways—where tens of thousands of people die every year—safer for human drivers and pedestrians.
—Jordyn Grzelewski, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Chief Executive Elon Musk has long touted the abilities of Tesla’s driver assistance features, claiming for more than 10 years that a Tesla can drive itself as safely as a human.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
His campaign touted on social media that the mayor raked in more than $7 million in his first week.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Asked about that possibility, Zoll touted the number of starters the Twins have in camp.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Focused on deep personal expression created alone in the studio (as touted in album’s promo trailer), her record release performance demonstrated that the best if most challenging part of self discovery is sharing it with others.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touted
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Just before the talks, Iran announced its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard started the drill early Monday morning in the waterways that are crucial international trade routes through which 20% of the world's oil passes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker’s death was announced by his family Monday in a statement released by Zipporah Films, Wiseman’s distribution company.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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He was promoted to deputy director under Clark in 2022.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Clark was hired as the union's director of player relations in 2010 and was promoted to deputy executive director in July 2013, when union head Michael Weiner's health declined because of a brain tumor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as advertised is accurate as of 12/30/2025.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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And for the next year its law enforcement members were hailed as heroes for their efforts that prevented a horrible situation from becoming even worse.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Supervisor Patrick Kennedy hailed the two contracts with CVR Associates totaling about $1 million as the greatest change to the region’s affordable housing policy in 40 years.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In that range, the sale has the potential to become one of the biggest in NFL history, after the Washington Commanders sold for roughly $6 billion in 2023.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s also the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, which MLS leaders have trumpeted for years as a potential accelerant for the league.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Louis Vuitton trumpeted the launch of the bag last year with its fall 2025 campaign, which saw the likes of Emma Stone and Hoyeon Jung sporting the new style.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a conversation hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami in conjunction with the Miami opening, Monsignor Alberto Rocca of Milan’s Pinocoteca Ambrosiano, applauded D&G’s use of the Catholic symbols so integral to Italian culture.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Council member Linea Palmisano gave the declaration to the family and applauded Minneapolis police for their heroic acts on the day that two children were killed and 21 others were injured.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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