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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
The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The water coaster, which joins favorites like Brain Drain, Pirates Plunge and Black Thunder, is touted as the largest ride in Rapids’ 46-year history.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Marrero is Afro-Latino and bilingual, which DPS school board members have touted as a positive for the district, where more than half of the 90,450 students are Latino.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
After recent discussions with his major studio suppliers in Los Angeles, Jacob touted Paramount, newly-acquired by David Ellison’s Skydance, ramping up its movie output and growing interest in theatrical releases from streamers like Amazon and Apple.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
His name has been touted as a presidential candidate but also for a cabinet role like Treasury secretary.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Lisa Roath, Target's executive vice president, said the deal was priced cheaper than last year's sale and touted the company's broader selection of home goods not seen in regular grocery stores.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
City leaders have touted the extension as important to connecting many of the city’s entertainment, business and cultural landmarks and aiding the region’s growth and tourism.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The water coaster, which joins favorites like Brain Drain, Pirates Plunge and Black Thunder, is touted as the largest ride in Rapids’ 46-year history.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Marrero is Afro-Latino and bilingual, which DPS school board members have touted as a positive for the district, where more than half of the 90,450 students are Latino.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
After recent discussions with his major studio suppliers in Los Angeles, Jacob touted Paramount, newly-acquired by David Ellison’s Skydance, ramping up its movie output and growing interest in theatrical releases from streamers like Amazon and Apple.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
His name has been touted as a presidential candidate but also for a cabinet role like Treasury secretary.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Lisa Roath, Target's executive vice president, said the deal was priced cheaper than last year's sale and touted the company's broader selection of home goods not seen in regular grocery stores.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
City leaders have touted the extension as important to connecting many of the city’s entertainment, business and cultural landmarks and aiding the region’s growth and tourism.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touted
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nine people were hurt when a shooting broke out at an Airbnb birthday party advertised on social media, Ohio authorities say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tesla has created impactful vehicles and software, but are its Full Self-Driving features really as safe as advertised?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Manchester United alum — widely hailed as one of the greatest players of his generation — retired from professional football in 2013 after a storied career.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Holliday played Flo, Ladd was cast as singing waitress Belle who, like Ladd, hailed from Mississippi.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The injured man told them that a female friend had taken his truck and sold it to a man at a game room near East Berry Street and South Riverside Drive, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Formed in 1921, the body first sold poppies on November 11 of that year.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The conflict over the road was trumpeted as the motive in the press.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bellei trumpeted a strong rapport between price and quality among the Saudi collections on display.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Participants at the panel applauded the program but said a few adjustments would give major studios more confidence in utilizing it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Touted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touted. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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