as in advertising
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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In early 2014, the company purchased and began advertising an assortment of California sea lion skulls.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The store is advertising 75% off nonpastry items.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sedena Anti-theft Crossbody Bag This is the kind of bag that blends into a city outfit rather than announcing itself as travel gear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli strikes at the start of the war.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many companies pivoted away from trumpeting environmental policies as a result.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Heat fans who are readers of tea leaves might have been trumpeting with joy Thursday as Antetokounmpo’s mom, Veronica, posted on Facebook a photo without description of her son standing in street clothes on the Heat’s court.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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But ever since Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged in 2010, the companies have been accused of promoting anticompetitive behaviors.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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One Russian dancer posted a video of someone removing a Marty Supreme poster to reveal a poster promoting a performance of Swan Lake.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stan Kroenke’s Colorado Rapids moved into Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in 2007 in neighboring Commerce City, touting plans for an adjacent entertainment, commercial and residential district.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Wellness influencers and biohackers are touting the benefits of nicotine in a multitude of forms, including patches, pouches, gum, and drinks.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Tub-thumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thumping. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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