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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Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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In honor of celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, advertises Bryan's best brisket sandwich.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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Digestive Support Turmeric helps stimulate bile production in the gallbladder, which promotes fat digestion.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, at least 197 journalists and media workers were killed during the war; 189 of them were Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The new $106 million Nike man totally blows up a Titans run to start the game.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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But if this blows up in Utah’s face in two or three years … oy.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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