as in announces
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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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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During one particularly fun moment shared by the LPGA Tour on Instagram, Clark cracks up at Cunningham's energetic approach to the sport — which ended in her accidentally hitting a fan with the ball.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
13 Nov. 2025
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However, this salsa anthem is as unforgettable as the title advertises.—
Yifan Wu,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The listing advertises that the 805-square-foot guest house can sleep up to 14 people.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Come Near, a nonprofit that promotes dialogue around Jesus, took over the campaign in 2024.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cool, chaotic, and hyper-curious, Xav blows up his sound without losing his style.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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This blows up dinner in a big way.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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From homeless child to career sales of $2B, Marco Robinson‘s website trumpets a remarkable rags-to-riches journey.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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His government routinely trumpets declining crime rates as evidence that his model works.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Tub-thumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thumps. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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