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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
Demuth touts her ability to work across party lines.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Housing and affordability Each candidate describes housing affordability as a key hurdle for the next governor — and touts his proposal as a marquee policy for his governorship.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Boafo touts the endorsement of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective — one of a handful of diaspora national political organizations, some of which are linked to political action committees — and has hosted events with African communities in the district.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Not every brand that touts itself as handmade truly means it.
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Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The brand touts the active ingredients in their skincare and the price point — products run from $58 to $149.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
The partnership with Qobuz, meanwhile, aligns Bey with a streaming platform that touts its high audio fidelity and industry-leading pay-per-stream for artists.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The center touts a museum, a Chicago Public Library branch and more.
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Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Housing and affordability Each candidate describes housing affordability as a key hurdle for the next governor — and touts his proposal as a marquee policy for his governorship.
—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Boafo touts the endorsement of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective — one of a handful of diaspora national political organizations, some of which are linked to political action committees — and has hosted events with African communities in the district.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Not every brand that touts itself as handmade truly means it.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The brand touts the active ingredients in their skincare and the price point — products run from $58 to $149.
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
The partnership with Qobuz, meanwhile, aligns Bey with a streaming platform that touts its high audio fidelity and industry-leading pay-per-stream for artists.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The center touts a museum, a Chicago Public Library branch and more.
—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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One video advertises access to a longer clip of a boy toddler being abused for less than three dollars.
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Iran has signed a document that advertises peace while quietly preparing for its breakdown.
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Emma Tufuga, a criminologist from Curtin University in Perth, who hails from Samoa, said young people are being recruited through peer networks and social media with the promise of money, or even just a sense of belonging.
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No music is expected from the Grammy-winning group, but Sade’s catalog remains immensely popular, especially in the United Kingdom, as the band hails from London.
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Critics argued the required reading list promotes Christianity over religious diversity and civil rights while blurring the constitutional separation of church and state.
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In short, the new office combines MENALAC's regional expertise with IAAPA's global scale and creates a structure which promotes information sharing.
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Subscribe to my free newsletter for first-look One UI 9 coverage and exclusive deals the moment Samsung announces pricing.
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The team behind Palo Santo announces plans for a new restaurant and social club in Midtown, peach trees arrive on Peachtree Street, Tipsy Thaiger opens its patio for the summer and more from the Atlanta food scene this week.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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Ornatov praises this cleaner for its ability to dissolve and absorb the mess, which keeps you from having to scrub the same spot repeatedly—time saved, effort reduced.
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“Touts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touts. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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