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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
The statement touted the administration's National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which is focused on reducing new HIV infections, improving outcomes for people with HIV and breaking down societal barriers.
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Justin Gomez, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Stinging nettle has become a trendy herb in a big way, with some touting its as a metabolism booster that works wonders against water retention and bloating.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
It's also been touted as healthy for cooking and baking.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
But Israeli forces have touted the use of other Smartshooter technology in the past, and some other Smartshooter products are partially funded by Israel's Defense Ministry's research and development wing.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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While the airline advertises fares starting at $99, including government taxes and fees, Travel + Leisure uncovered several deals this winter for even less.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to accounting for about 60% of products sold, Amazon generates fees from providing fulfillment and shipping services as well as by offering customer support to sellers and charging them to advertise on the site.Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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When the title was finished, Courtney applauded her work.Emy LaCroix, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Supporters, like Texas Representative Chip Roy, applaud the initiative for challenging the status quo.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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This model promotes greater accountability within IT departments as teams become more closely aligned with specific business outcomes.Khadim Batti, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Blight and du Fresne have promoted production executive Milly Olrog to producer.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Her identification was announced in April 2024, six months after Doyle joined the NYPD full time.Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy announced his candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in April 2023.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Quite a few commenters praised the bride's brother for supporting his sister and being a voice of reason.Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sony Wireless Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones Shoppers on Amazon praise these noise-canceling headphones for their exceptional sound quality, great battery life, and comfortable wear.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The recalled cucumbers were sold in food retailers, such as restaurants and grocery stores, between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26, according to the FDA.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Arizona is one of the many U.S. states and five Canadian provinces where the vegetables were sold.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Open Water was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2021 and Nelson’s second novel, Small Worlds, is also being adapted by Brock Media.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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The erotic thriller has been critically acclaimed since its Venice Film Festival premiere.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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Exhibitors totalled 1,950 and hailed from a total of 36 countries.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
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Both women are being hailed for their performances in the Jon Chu directed musical.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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