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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Promotional graphics advertising the skillshare show a hammer, a balaclava, and walkie-talkies.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025 -
As of Tuesday morning, Fleet Week was still advertising tickets for the air show that start at $150.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a statement announcing a budget deal, however, Brinks mentioned roads, along with education and health care, as a funding priority.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The soon to be mother of four has been busy promoting her sophomore album, announcing a tour and hosting a string of meet and greets across the country.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meyers later played a montage of Trump trumpeting his record purportedly opposing censorship and bringing free speech back to America, before cutting to a second montage of breaking news clips about Kimmel’s suspension.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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His 2023 paper trumpeting the dangers of acetaminophen has been cited a mere 11 times, according to Google Scholar.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scientists from Australia are touting the results of bite-resistant wetsuit materials to reduce deaths from shark attacks.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Tub-thumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thumping. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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