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as in advertises
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 hails
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promotes
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touts
Nevertheless, Klarna touts its model as one that is attractive both for consumers and retailers.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
As North Korea touts a new beach destination on its east coast, Pyongyang is quietly embracing its own brand of consumer culture.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Briya, a health data platform founded in 2020, touts its AI and natural language processing as being key to enabling research that requires investigating physician notes.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
On Beach Boulevard, the city touts that removing the overhead power lines not only helps reliability, but also improves the visual streetscape.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Trump himself regularly touts his own efforts during his first term to accelerate production of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic through a program called Operation Warp Speed.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Google touts these practice drills as personalized to your own scenario.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
West Aurora touts three key standouts to top charts, while Elgin, Geneva, Bartlett will give chase.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The elementary school touts its diverse student population in the immigrant Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, according to its website.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Ryan Browne, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
As North Korea touts a new beach destination on its east coast, Pyongyang is quietly embracing its own brand of consumer culture.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Briya, a health data platform founded in 2020, touts its AI and natural language processing as being key to enabling research that requires investigating physician notes.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
On Beach Boulevard, the city touts that removing the overhead power lines not only helps reliability, but also improves the visual streetscape.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Trump himself regularly touts his own efforts during his first term to accelerate production of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic through a program called Operation Warp Speed.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Google touts these practice drills as personalized to your own scenario.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
West Aurora touts three key standouts to top charts, while Elgin, Geneva, Bartlett will give chase.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The elementary school touts its diverse student population in the immigrant Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, according to its website.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Instagram, where Jet’s primarily advertises its monthly pop-ups, the bar has more than 29,000 followers and regularly receives hundreds of likes on colorful posts teasing upcoming themes and drinks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The genre-hybrid project hails from producer Khyati Madaan’s Not Out Entertainment, with Sumit Kumar Mishra also producing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner, is being directed by Chad Stahelski and is slated for a theatrical release.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Digestive Support Turmeric helps stimulate bile production in the gallbladder, which promotes fat digestion.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, at least 197 journalists and media workers were killed during the war; 189 of them were Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Howard sells his smug malice, digging into Matt in a way no one has before until the whole thing devolves into a physical fight.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Scandi distributor REinvent International Sales sells the Couple Next Door format on the international market, and the Dutch format The Neighbors, on which season one was based.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Bernhardt praises her gifts, the French diva doesn’t hold back in her stinging criticism of the production, calling it the same old prewar Italian theater, out of touch with the times.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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And Lauren, who initially praises his new short story for its trauma narrative.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Touts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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