as in to announce
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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According to Extra, citing social media posts from friends, Joanna's death was announced privately in July, and her funeral was last week.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
French fashion brand, From Future has announced its exclusive capsule collection with the BWT Alpine F1 Team, and in keeping with the label, the range, which has been designed for men and women, is oh-so-vibrant and playful.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Mozeliak, with input from incoming successor Chaim Bloom, opted for the best overall talent in returns for his top three relievers — a clear sign that the bridge year will span much longer than first advertised.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Contrary to Miller’s predicate, deportable immigrants do not advertise their deportability.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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In doing so, Trump has blown up any talk about a post-American era.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is effectively blowing up the rules governing world trade.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The athletes — who are currently at the Chiefs' preseason training camp at Missouri Western State University — enjoyed snacks and pizza while watching the Adam Sandler comedy, which seemed to have the Chiefs screening room cracking up.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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That is the question that Bang Chan, the leader of the eight-man group Stray Kids, asks with a straight face, as his bandmates crack up at his cheekiness.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Knight was later promoted to co-anchor after Bailon-Houghton’s exit in October 2023.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The first film was critically acclaimed upon its release and grossed over $330 million worldwide, becoming the seventh highest grossing film globally in 2000.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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First elevating an early-career U.S. Geological Survey researcher, Felisa Wolfe-Simon, to acclaim, then to controversy, the study convulsed the scientific community for two years, raising questions over how science is both conducted and publicized.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
24 July 2025
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“Tub-thump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thump. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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