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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
Interest in synthetic versions of some of these has skyrocketed with people touting them for tissue repair, skin health, longevity and more.
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Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Kennedy has previously touted beef tallow as a healthy source of fat, a claim most nutrition experts reject.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Corning and Meta leaders touted the partnership, first announced in January, as crucial to America’s technological leadership.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The teams with the three worst records will have the best odds of securing a top pick in a draft some are touting as the best since LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Both entered the league in 2003.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Kennedy has previously touted beef tallow as a healthy source of fat, a claim most nutrition experts reject.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Corning and Meta leaders touted the partnership, first announced in January, as crucial to America’s technological leadership.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The teams with the three worst records will have the best odds of securing a top pick in a draft some are touting as the best since LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Both entered the league in 2003.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of posts from angry attendees flooded social media sites this weekend, many of whom said the event was a far cry from what was advertised.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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An Ace Hardware in Titusville featured a photo of the astronaut crew on its sign, advertising that the store carries all supplies needed for launch-viewing.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The decision infuriated local opponents, who have applauded selectmen’s decision in mid-March to authorize legal action to try to reverse the vote.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Riders cheered and applauded when the first train left the station.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several of her Instagram posts also included hashtags promoting Swift’s album.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO and owner Clark Hunt and his wife, Tavia Hunt, announced her engagement on Holy Saturday with a Bible verse.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of striking employees will return to work at the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley next week after the company agreed to return to the negotiating table, union officials announced Saturday evening.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dewitt also praised JaCorey Stewart’s speed.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then praised Illini Nation for its support.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Premade bag lunches for kids will be sold, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cator asked Williams to sell him some marijuana, according to the ruling.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hidden Figures was critically acclaimed, garnering three Academy Award nominations, including for best picture.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yes, with just two months to go before the period of eligibility for the 2026 Emmy Awards closes (titles released between June 1 of 2025 and May 31 of 2026), streamers and networks are releasing their most prestigious titles in a mad rush for eyeballs and acclaim.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 25-year-old Højgaard, who hails from Denmark, has made 15 birdies and one eagle the last two rounds.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This example, however, hails from the Near East.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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