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as in advertises
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 hails
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promotes
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touts
One studio complex that’s now on the market, 3030 Andrita Street in Atwater Village, touts three existing soundstages totaling 34,500 square feet.
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Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Demuth touts her ability to work across party lines.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Housing and affordability Each candidate describes housing affordability as a key hurdle for the next governor — and touts his proposal as a marquee policy for his governorship.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Orlando There are few names more legendary in hospitality than Waldorf Astoria, the storied Gilded Age Park Avenue hotel that touts a list of hospitality superlatives almost as long as the list of famous guests—presidents, world leaders, rock stars.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Boafo touts the endorsement of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective — one of a handful of diaspora national political organizations, some of which are linked to political action committees — and has hosted events with African communities in the district.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Not every brand that touts itself as handmade truly means it.
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Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The brand touts the active ingredients in their skincare and the price point — products run from $58 to $149.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
The partnership with Qobuz, meanwhile, aligns Bey with a streaming platform that touts its high audio fidelity and industry-leading pay-per-stream for artists.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Demuth touts her ability to work across party lines.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Housing and affordability Each candidate describes housing affordability as a key hurdle for the next governor — and touts his proposal as a marquee policy for his governorship.
—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Orlando There are few names more legendary in hospitality than Waldorf Astoria, the storied Gilded Age Park Avenue hotel that touts a list of hospitality superlatives almost as long as the list of famous guests—presidents, world leaders, rock stars.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Boafo touts the endorsement of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective — one of a handful of diaspora national political organizations, some of which are linked to political action committees — and has hosted events with African communities in the district.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Not every brand that touts itself as handmade truly means it.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The brand touts the active ingredients in their skincare and the price point — products run from $58 to $149.
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
The partnership with Qobuz, meanwhile, aligns Bey with a streaming platform that touts its high audio fidelity and industry-leading pay-per-stream for artists.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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Israel advertises its freedom to strike.
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No other commodity on earth advertises its price so prominently and constantly than gasoline.
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Schroyer hails from the same state as the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former congressman.
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His Fieramonte Amarone Classico Riserva DOCG hails from a 1,361-foot-high vineyard, which benefits from optimal morning sun, constant air circulation, and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the ripening season.
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Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
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For those determined to wrap an actual object, gifting experts say the trick is to avoid anything that merely announces its own price tag.
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Continue reading … RADICAL — DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks.
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Chef Rodrigo Rivera-Río praises Cometa for its contemporary Mexican cuisine that honors traditional roots, recommending the lechón al ataúd.
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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