touted; touting; touts
1
2
: to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately
not meant to tout you off the movie—
Russell Baker
Russell Baker3
: to spy on : watch
4
a
British
: to spy out information about (a racing stable, a horse, etc.)
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)
1
: to solicit patronage
2
a
chiefly British
: to spy on racehorses in training to gain information for betting
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on a racehorse
: one who touts: such as
a
: one who solicits patronage
b
chiefly British
: one who spies out racing information for betting purposes
c
: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse
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Verb
The company is running advertisements touting the drug's effectiveness.
The company's stock is being touted by many financial advisers.
People were touting tickets outside the stadium.
People were touting outside the stadium.
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Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
At a press conference in Watts earlier this week, city and police leaders touted the latest crime statistics which showed a roughly 50% reduction in gang homicides from this point last year.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Even women who are already leaders are less likely than their male counterparts to tout their leadership skills.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Bernstein, for example, which has the lowest price target of the three firms that recently touted Square, still sees Block rising to $120 next year, almost 22% above Wednesday’s close.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Biden in a press release touted his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence but argued that there was more to be done — especially as his presidency enters the final stretch.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
At a press conference in Watts earlier this week, city and police leaders touted the latest crime statistics which showed a roughly 50% reduction in gang homicides from this point last year.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Even women who are already leaders are less likely than their male counterparts to tout their leadership skills.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Bernstein, for example, which has the lowest price target of the three firms that recently touted Square, still sees Block rising to $120 next year, almost 22% above Wednesday’s close.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tout. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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