tub-thumped

verb

past tense of tub-thump
as in announced
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively the studio is going all out to tub-thump its latest summer blockbuster

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tub-thumped
  1. announced
  2. advertised
  3. acclaimed
  4. promoted
  5. blew up
  6. cracked up
  7. trumpeted
Verb
  • Nvidia’s board on Sunday announced an independent investigation, but expressed confidence in Huang.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This album arrives seven and a half years after its nearest predecessor, and 34 months since it was first announced in January 2024.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of announced
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  • The Cardinals are better than advertised against a rough schedule with a 3-2 ATS overall record and a 3-0 ATS road record.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But has punishment been so openly advertised since the pre-Civil Rights era?
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of advertised
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  • Then there’s Tinsley Ellis, already acclaimed as a blues guitar giant, whose recent shift to acoustic music has reinvigorated his career.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Only Living Pickpocket in New York from Sony Pictures Classics, critically acclaimed and starring John Turturro, opened in 6 theaters to $156k.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaimed
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  • Kevin Bruno was promoted to Chief of Detectives, Papaioannou to Chief of Counterterrorism, and Andre Parham was recently promoted to Chief of Patrol.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Thomas Curitore, 63, also founded a group that promoted business in Wynwood and headed the organization before stepping down in 2017.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • And Trump’s decision to back Ken Paxton in Texas blew up spectacularly for Republicans.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Previously committed to Texas State, the Iowa Colony standout saw his recruitment blew up at the start of his senior season.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blew up
Verb
  • For Jason Alexander, fame wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The crowd cracked up in grim commiseration (as a Mets fan, Winter could probably sympathize).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cracked up
Verb
  • The executive also trumpeted the company’s legitimacy in all things cinema.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After the opening weekend of this season, the Premier League trumpeted a record of 100 per cent accuracy in key decisions made by match officials.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of trumpeted
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“Tub-thumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thumped. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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