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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 scientists touted multiple factors as major contributors to the possible large-scale destruction.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Player safety was also touted as a reason for the rule changes, though that element is still unsettled.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Thurmond’s video touted his own background as a child of immigrants and support for a new law that attempts to keep federal immigration agents out of schools, hospitals and other spaces.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The company had touted the service’s ability to cut the retailer’s delivery times by fulfilling closer to the consumer.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
City officials have long touted a Royals stadium at Washington Square Park near Crown Center and east of Union Station.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Polimoda also touted Ferragamo for his leadership across two decades marked by the consolidation of the school’s positioning and awareness, as well as the opening of the Manifattura Tabacchi and Villa Favard campuses in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Authorities have touted the operation over the past few years, as a means of preventing unregulated cannabis from reaching consumers and protecting licensed operators from unfair competition.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The case drew national attention after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly touted Morales Reyes' arrest as a win for ICE – days after local law enforcement determined Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write the letters.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Player safety was also touted as a reason for the rule changes, though that element is still unsettled.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Thurmond’s video touted his own background as a child of immigrants and support for a new law that attempts to keep federal immigration agents out of schools, hospitals and other spaces.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The company had touted the service’s ability to cut the retailer’s delivery times by fulfilling closer to the consumer.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
City officials have long touted a Royals stadium at Washington Square Park near Crown Center and east of Union Station.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Polimoda also touted Ferragamo for his leadership across two decades marked by the consolidation of the school’s positioning and awareness, as well as the opening of the Manifattura Tabacchi and Villa Favard campuses in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Authorities have touted the operation over the past few years, as a means of preventing unregulated cannabis from reaching consumers and protecting licensed operators from unfair competition.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The case drew national attention after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly touted Morales Reyes' arrest as a win for ICE – days after local law enforcement determined Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write the letters.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touted
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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pairings for all 49 groups and tee times will be announced on Tuesday.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers have used their first-round pick on a wide receiver both years since Dave Canales arrived and Morgan was promoted to GM.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Saturday’s game is also being advertised an autism awareness night, offering earplugs, fidget toys and a sensory break area for fans who plan to attend.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite being advertised for the afternoon, the beverages and foods will also be available in the morning .—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 16-year-old girl, identified as Adasyn Wood Savin, hailed from Newcastle, New South Wales and was visiting Rosebury during the school holiday and riding in the ATV with a family friend, according to the donation page.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics hailed the guidance as focused on whole foods for kids.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Forbes estimates last year’s event generated more than $25 million in ticket sales and sold millions more in merchandise.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Goodarzi, an engineer and tech executive, sold his clean energy company, US Hybrid, for $50 million in 2021, according to The California Post.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Stearns trumpeted the idea Wednesday the Mets’ infield will include four players who began their career as shortstops.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bernstein analysts led by Mark Moerdler, with the equivalent of a buy rating on Microsoft shares, applauded Microsoft’s decision-making.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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While he has been applauded this month by audiences in Florida, Arizona and Oregon, his focus here this weekend will be strictly on music.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Touted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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