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as in announcing
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 praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promoting
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touting
On a Friday visit to the Twin Cities touting recent activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took aim at state and local Democratic leaders for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
The New York Times, The Cut, and even National Geographic have published stories on the phenomenon within days of each other, each touting T as the latest wellness fad to sweep women’s health.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
Already touting a 1-million-robot arsenal across its fulfillment network, Amazon is leaning into more robotics tech aimed at hastening warehouse tasks and facilitating faster deliveries.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Gelfond has been touting the shift since moviegoing habits started to change post-Covid and premium experiences helped pull people into theaters.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Eric, 41, defended the exchange in multiple interviews, touting his family's real estate projects in Indonesia.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
That segued to Sarandos touting Netflix on Tuesday touting wide-ranging deals with both Mattel and Hasbro for toys, games, collectibles and other products based on the KPop Demon Hunters franchise.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
The venue unveiled a $245 million renovation in tandem with Eilish’s show Sunday, touting 1,400 new lower-level seats, more signs, more bars and local flare to its food options.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
None of this came to a surprise to Jim, who has been touting the benefits of Apple’s new iPhone models long before their September launch.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
The New York Times, The Cut, and even National Geographic have published stories on the phenomenon within days of each other, each touting T as the latest wellness fad to sweep women’s health.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
Already touting a 1-million-robot arsenal across its fulfillment network, Amazon is leaning into more robotics tech aimed at hastening warehouse tasks and facilitating faster deliveries.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Gelfond has been touting the shift since moviegoing habits started to change post-Covid and premium experiences helped pull people into theaters.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Eric, 41, defended the exchange in multiple interviews, touting his family's real estate projects in Indonesia.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
That segued to Sarandos touting Netflix on Tuesday touting wide-ranging deals with both Mattel and Hasbro for toys, games, collectibles and other products based on the KPop Demon Hunters franchise.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
The venue unveiled a $245 million renovation in tandem with Eilish’s show Sunday, touting 1,400 new lower-level seats, more signs, more bars and local flare to its food options.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
None of this came to a surprise to Jim, who has been touting the benefits of Apple’s new iPhone models long before their September launch.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touting
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Baiamonte, 62, grew up in Miami and attended Gulliver Prep, and developed an interest in basketball and announcing at a young age.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In August, the Neighbourhood shared an Instagram Story post announcing that the group — including drummer Brandon Fried — had reunited.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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People in the comments responded jubilantly, praising the train for chowing down on another soul.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the plug was pulled back in May, Congressman Brian Babin—a Texas Republican and chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee—issued a statement praising the move.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Challenge of Covid Unlike today, the Fidesz media apparatus during the party’s first decade in power had an easy time making its message stick, trumpeting the government’s achievements.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Meyers later played a montage of Trump trumpeting his record purportedly opposing censorship and bringing free speech back to America, before cutting to a second montage of breaking news clips about Kimmel’s suspension.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite hailing from across the pond, the savory — and occasionally sweet — dish has firmly cemented itself into the country’s cultural fabric, which makes a recent love for fusion twists on classic pizzas all the more fascinating.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to the Maryland Lottery, the liquor store will receive $500 for selling a winner ticket.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Known for its best-selling air purifiers, Levoit brings that same filtration power to this vacuum.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 1974, Skull was advertising that Heaven Lee had been headlining in Printers Alley for 52 straight weeks.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Craig Brown, 72, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, told USA TODAY his local group put up billboards advertising their protest hoping to appeal to people who haven't protested before.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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At best, viewers reply with admiration, applauding the Fadel's contestants for their quick thinking.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two men are surrounded by applauding officials while confetti falls in the background.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Touting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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