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as in announced
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 praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touted
During the event at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall downtown, Bass and the others touted the recent reversal of a federal regulation that excluded some disabled veterans from receiving housing subsidies.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Having a glass of wine a day has been often touted as a healthy choice for your heart.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
They’re frequently touted for superior taste, usually at a higher price point.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
New alt proteins were touted as a sustainable and healthy alternative to industrial scale meat production, with the potential to reduce climate emissions, pollution, and disease.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The President-elect’s endorsement of Johnson—touted repeatedly from the floor as lawmakers cast their votes—proved insufficient for the instant assembly but ultimately got him across the finish line.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
The company, in response, touted some recent improvements in market share and sales and in reducing inventory, which has become a big drag on the company.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
At the time, the police's report was touted by Thao as an accomplishment for the city.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Having a glass of wine a day has been often touted as a healthy choice for your heart.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
They’re frequently touted for superior taste, usually at a higher price point.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
New alt proteins were touted as a sustainable and healthy alternative to industrial scale meat production, with the potential to reduce climate emissions, pollution, and disease.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The President-elect’s endorsement of Johnson—touted repeatedly from the floor as lawmakers cast their votes—proved insufficient for the instant assembly but ultimately got him across the finish line.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
The company, in response, touted some recent improvements in market share and sales and in reducing inventory, which has become a big drag on the company.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
At the time, the police's report was touted by Thao as an accomplishment for the city.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touted
Verb
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The string of low-key promo events ahead of the film's release is a result of efforts to steer away from the backlash associated with Snow White that has followed since it was announced in September 2022.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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This was advertised for sale on the cover of the business section of The Naperville Sun.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The church and others will work with high school students and youth groups to educate them on the Black soldiers who fought in the Civil War and hailed from either their county or town.—
Jalynn Hilton,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Pushing back against the notion they were marooned in space, two astronauts sent to the International Space Station on a defective spacecraft called their ISS sojourn part of a divine plan and hailed the majesty of the spectacular universe.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The motion also requests that the federal government provide the manufacture date and original funding source for each of the wall materials sold to GovPlanet.—
Ayden Runnels,
Austin American-Statesman,
28 Dec. 2024
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The remaining 40% was sold in June to government and military surplus company GovPlanet, which moved the materials to Arizona in December and listed them for auction on its website – some of it with starting bids of $5.—
Ayden Runnels,
Austin American-Statesman,
28 Dec. 2024
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Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The banking industry has applauded Republican lawmakers for reversing the cap on overdraft fees.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Touted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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