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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
This sporty gastropub in the ‘burbs touts a $10 Cam’s Cheeseburger (regularly $20) all day Monday, a half-pound custom blend with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and AP sauce with a separate drink purchase.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Unlike GPUs, which are broadly suited for general usage, Google touts its TPUs as purpose-built for more efficient processing of a narrower set of applications, such as agentic AI applications.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The relative newcomer Quince, which launched in 2018 and rebranded in 2020, touts sustainability credentials and makes products similar to Everlane’s and higher-end companies such as Loewe and Toteme, but at lower prices.
—Elizabeth Cline, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Hayek Pinault will front this year’s fundraiser alongside fellow Mexican Academy Award winners Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu, in what the Serpentine touts as a celebration of Mexican creativity and Latin America’s place in global culture.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Visit South Dakota touts the fiscal power of the state tourism industry with a list of data points on its website.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Visit South Dakota touts the fiscal power of the state tourism industry with a list of data points on its website.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
This campaign cycle, Matsui touts her efforts to secure funding for flood protection, transportation projects and expanding healthcare access.
—Corey Schmidt
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Masses was impressive in rookie minicamp and touts the ball skills Las Vegas needs.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Unlike GPUs, which are broadly suited for general usage, Google touts its TPUs as purpose-built for more efficient processing of a narrower set of applications, such as agentic AI applications.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The relative newcomer Quince, which launched in 2018 and rebranded in 2020, touts sustainability credentials and makes products similar to Everlane’s and higher-end companies such as Loewe and Toteme, but at lower prices.
—Elizabeth Cline, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Hayek Pinault will front this year’s fundraiser alongside fellow Mexican Academy Award winners Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu, in what the Serpentine touts as a celebration of Mexican creativity and Latin America’s place in global culture.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Visit South Dakota touts the fiscal power of the state tourism industry with a list of data points on its website.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Visit South Dakota touts the fiscal power of the state tourism industry with a list of data points on its website.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
This campaign cycle, Matsui touts her efforts to secure funding for flood protection, transportation projects and expanding healthcare access.
—Corey Schmidt
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Masses was impressive in rookie minicamp and touts the ball skills Las Vegas needs.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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The complex’s website advertises two-bedroom units starting at $1,250.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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For example, while Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna University advertises tuition rate of roughly $60,000 per year, after discounting its net tuition revenue per student is slightly more than $17,000.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The project hails from writer Will Arbery (Succession), who also executive produces with Hiro Murai (Atlanta, Widow’s Bay), who also will direct.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Golden, who is departing Congress after his term, hails from a competitive district in Maine.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Kristin Droege, executive director of Turn the Page KC, a nonprofit agency that promotes early literacy in Kansas City, said the program’s loss of state funding will hurt the families who took advantage of the free books and other services.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Hitting the delete, unsubscribe and hide buttons can be natural reactions in a world that promotes consumerism.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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The World Health Organization announces the first recovery of a patient confirmed to have been infected with Ebola during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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April 2016 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission announces federal fraud charges against Paxton, stemming from the Servergy investigation.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The store sells a variety of contemporary brands, including Free People, ASTR The Label, Show Me Your Mumu and Citizens of Humanity.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Breville sells the top-of-the-line Creatista models that include a steam wand like true espresso machines.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Anything Oprah repeatedly praises immediately piques my interest, but even more so when her favorites are podiatrist favorites.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Touts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touts. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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