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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
The ridesharing company touts delivery for its retail partners in as quick as a hour.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Muscle man responds with a robotic, chatbot-like answer and then abruptly touts a special offer for workout-improving insoles.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The governor touts his efforts make Illinois more affordable by eliminating the state's sales tax on groceries, doubling the state's child tax credit, and lowering prescription drug prices in Illinois.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The property touts a number of amenities for entertaining including a chef’s kitchen, a wine cellar and lounge, two bars and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Paramount also touts that the event reached the largest household audience for a live UFC event in nearly a decade across linear, broadcast and streaming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.
—Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Bianco also touts police union endorsements on his website.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum touts data showing that homicides fell during her first year in office.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Muscle man responds with a robotic, chatbot-like answer and then abruptly touts a special offer for workout-improving insoles.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The governor touts his efforts make Illinois more affordable by eliminating the state's sales tax on groceries, doubling the state's child tax credit, and lowering prescription drug prices in Illinois.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The property touts a number of amenities for entertaining including a chef’s kitchen, a wine cellar and lounge, two bars and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Paramount also touts that the event reached the largest household audience for a live UFC event in nearly a decade across linear, broadcast and streaming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.
—Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Bianco also touts police union endorsements on his website.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum touts data showing that homicides fell during her first year in office.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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The listing advertises that the 805-square-foot guest house can sleep up to 14 people.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many of the women were invited by Greenberg, who found them through a dating web site that advertises itself as a venue for older men to meet younger women, according to court records.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Co-written by Keyaunte Mayfield, Murphy and Hart, the film hails from Silver Sail Entertainment, Altered State Entertainment, Privateer Entertainment and Hooligan Dreamers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The four-year-old female Doberman Pinscher, whose full name is Penny GCHP CH Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, hails from Reseda, California.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Come Near, a nonprofit that promotes dialogue around Jesus, took over the campaign in 2024.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Publix also sells lottery tickets and is known for selling many winning tickets.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ciena sells a variety of products for high-speed fiber optical networks.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Touts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touts. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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