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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
Ivermectin–benzimidazole, a combination of antiparasitic medications, was touted as an off-label cancer treatment during actor Mel Gibson’s January 2025 appearance.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Artists Equity launched in 2022, with financing from Gerry Cardinale and his RedBird Capital Partners, and touted a business model in which everyone who worked on a movie would receive a piece of the profits.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The Dolphins also signed veteran Lonnie Johnson, whom Downard touted for his size as a safety who still moves well.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
In the video, Reinsel touted union benefits and said the DeSantis administration wants to tamp down the influence of those who push back against its policies.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Once touted as a rival to Nvidia, Graphcore raised hundreds of millions of dollars but struggled to gain commercial traction before it was acquired by SoftBank.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Prescriptions of the drug also surged during the early days of the COVID pandemic, when it was touted as a potential treatment for the disease based on preliminary positive findings that turned out to be false.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Both Williams and Merrin touted their conservative credentials and longtime leadership in the district.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The company touted how AI features will help people write, summarize messages, clean up photos and more.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Artists Equity launched in 2022, with financing from Gerry Cardinale and his RedBird Capital Partners, and touted a business model in which everyone who worked on a movie would receive a piece of the profits.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The Dolphins also signed veteran Lonnie Johnson, whom Downard touted for his size as a safety who still moves well.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
In the video, Reinsel touted union benefits and said the DeSantis administration wants to tamp down the influence of those who push back against its policies.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Once touted as a rival to Nvidia, Graphcore raised hundreds of millions of dollars but struggled to gain commercial traction before it was acquired by SoftBank.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Prescriptions of the drug also surged during the early days of the COVID pandemic, when it was touted as a potential treatment for the disease based on preliminary positive findings that turned out to be false.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Both Williams and Merrin touted their conservative credentials and longtime leadership in the district.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The company touted how AI features will help people write, summarize messages, clean up photos and more.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touted
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The Bills-Lions game was just one of the matchups announced Monday ahead of the NFL’s full schedule release on Thursday.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Only two other finalists had been announced as of Monday, one from Nassau County and the other from Walton County.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Other commenters praised Shepard for genuinely prioritizing Bell's desires on the holiday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Postecoglou memorably praised them after Bergvall scored in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Gelatin has been promoted as a simple tool to help support gut health, especially in wellness spaces.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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What Apple is accused of promising Apple introduced Apple Intelligence in June 2024 and promoted it as a major step forward for iPhone, iPad and Mac.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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For travelers chasing a spa weekend, a yoga retreat or a boutique stay, the celebrity ownership angle is rarely advertised at the front desk.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Look for a model that’s advertised as a wide-slot toaster or having extra-wide slots.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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His hire in Atlanta was hailed as a savvy move.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Parsons was a 63-year-old former Naval officer who hailed from Tillicoultry, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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This one-time mansion has changed hands over the years, and most recently was sold and renovated in July 2022 into a luxury self-checkout boutique with private suites, beautiful gardens, and a welcoming porch.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Unsold items are rarely thrown away immediately; they are often sent to outlet stores to be sold by the pound, listed online, or eventually sold in bulk to salvage buyers for resale, recycling, or repurposing.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Many news stories had trumpeted it as a victory.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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Mayor Dean Trantalis applauded that move.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The two embraced again as the audience applauded.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Touted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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