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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 property has been featured on HBO Max’s Small Town News and touts strong social media traction.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The barebones campaign website of Brad Gaines touts his history as a football player in high school and at Vanderbilt University.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The Silicon Valley giant touts it as their slimmest phone offering ever.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The 8,535-square-foot home touts five bedrooms and five baths and was completely renovated this year.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Klarna touts its model as one that is attractive both for consumers and retailers.
—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
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
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The barebones campaign website of Brad Gaines touts his history as a football player in high school and at Vanderbilt University.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The Silicon Valley giant touts it as their slimmest phone offering ever.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The 8,535-square-foot home touts five bedrooms and five baths and was completely renovated this year.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Klarna touts its model as one that is attractive both for consumers and retailers.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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In honor of celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, advertises Bryan's best brisket sandwich.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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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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Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall hails from Hawaii but has been primarily playing the Asia/Australia circuit this year.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bach Mai, who hails from Texas, expresses that RAISEfashion has been highly supportive of his namesake brand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trump announces arrest of suspect Tyler Robinson As of Thursday night, the assassination suspect remained at large.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple announces new iPhones and more.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 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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That could mean preserving the Seaquarium’s aquarium as an attraction while the Dolphin Company relocates or sells to competitors the dolphins, sea lions and other mammals that have long been the stars of the park.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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In most estate sales, the trust has a fiduciary duty to maximize the value of its assets, which generally means the team sells to the highest qualified bidder.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tropp also praises the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach communities for their dining options, small businesses, open spaces and entertainment venues.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Touts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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