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as in announcing
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 praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promoting
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touting
Scientists from Australia are touting the results of bite-resistant wetsuit materials to reduce deaths from shark attacks.
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Now — eight months into his second term — his administration is touting new data, revealing what officials describe as a record-breaking rate of removals.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Byron’s way ahead of the game, touting Guinness’s ability to keep men, well, afloat using an elaborate nautical metaphor.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Teixeira posted on X touting an Education Savings Account proposal in the Texas legislature.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company, is casting himself as the strongest candidate to take on Collins, touting his small business background as preparing him for the Senate.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
To support these claims, the authorities referenced exchanged texts and emails touting the scheme.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Peacock has already renewed it for a second season, touting it as the second-highest comedy premiere in the streamer’s history, behind only Ted.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Now — eight months into his second term — his administration is touting new data, revealing what officials describe as a record-breaking rate of removals.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Byron’s way ahead of the game, touting Guinness’s ability to keep men, well, afloat using an elaborate nautical metaphor.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Teixeira posted on X touting an Education Savings Account proposal in the Texas legislature.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company, is casting himself as the strongest candidate to take on Collins, touting his small business background as preparing him for the Senate.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
To support these claims, the authorities referenced exchanged texts and emails touting the scheme.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Peacock has already renewed it for a second season, touting it as the second-highest comedy premiere in the streamer’s history, behind only Ted.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touting
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Swift had given short notice to her fans, announcing the release of the movie just two weeks ago in an Instagram post.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift began her Instagram caption announcing the cinematic event.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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While praising intent, Farley cautioned that current policies alone will not solve the demand crisis; as production expands domestically, the absence of a skilled workforce could drive up costs, create delays, and ultimately hurt both businesses and consumers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The film was well-received after its Venice debut with many critics praising Oscar nominee Seyfried’s performance in particular.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meyers later played a montage of Trump trumpeting his record purportedly opposing censorship and bringing free speech back to America, before cutting to a second montage of breaking news clips about Kimmel’s suspension.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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His 2023 paper trumpeting the dangers of acetaminophen has been cited a mere 11 times, according to Google Scholar.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Kickstarter runs for the month of October, with the book hailing from Side Hustle Comics.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Starting next week, about 2,500 students hailing from 110 countries will relocate to the new campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That fear hung over Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, on England’s northwestern coast, where members of Parliament (MPs) and party members gathered this week to take stock of a country that is running out of patience for what Labour is selling, and of sympathy for its salesman.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Promotional graphics advertising the skillshare show a hammer, a balaclava, and walkie-talkies.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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As of Tuesday morning, Fleet Week was still advertising tickets for the air show that start at $150.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Among those applauding at the end was Carmen Chaplin, one of the director’s granddaughters, and even heretics, whose faith in Chaplin is fickle, will have been swept along.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Touting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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