1
as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of tout
Culture, recreation, history, farm-to-shelf foods, green space and a neighborhood feel were all touted by the Insider as among the prime advantages of a life lived in Astoria.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Now, its filled with upstart competitors touting benefits aimed at the less athletically inclined.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Latest high-profile case in Chicago Burke ran to replace former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on a platform of being tough on crime for Chicago and has since touted her efforts to prosecute outstanding offenders.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Tesla, led by Musk, has long touted itself as a leader in U.S. domestic production.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Now, its filled with upstart competitors touting benefits aimed at the less athletically inclined.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Latest high-profile case in Chicago Burke ran to replace former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on a platform of being tough on crime for Chicago and has since touted her efforts to prosecute outstanding offenders.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Tesla, led by Musk, has long touted itself as a leader in U.S. domestic production.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
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The commodity was found to be defective, perhaps falsely advertised, but not eligible for return.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania Sunday also advertised Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky in a Triple Threat for the Women’s World Championship, a Fatal 4-Way for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ackman applauded Trump’s decision to halt the levies for now, while others alleged the president overstepped his trade authority.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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The leader applauds their courage and decision-making.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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This month, the United Nations World Food Program announced that the Trump administration was terminating emergency food assistance for 14 fragile countries around the world.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During his papacy, he was both praised and criticized for commenting on political issues, from immigration to LGBTQ issues.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis's papacy, in 2013, several years before Trump reached the White House.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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As a significant constituent of the major indices, Netflix could face selling pressure from passive investors if the markets decline further.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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To offset the tariff costs, Williams, who runs his business alone, raised the price of his game slightly on Amazon – his primary sales platform – and has already noticed the games sold at a slower pace.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Bakery That Will Blow Away Bread Lovers Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of tef most famous and beloved delicatessens on earth, acclaimed for their stunning sandwiches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The new version is shorter, more popular, and even more acclaimed.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The valet stand hails from Italy, where HommeGirls clothes are made.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The partnership with Uber also means that hailing an air taxi will soon be as easy as booking any other vehicle through the ride-hailing app.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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