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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tub-thump
Verb
-
However, after some backlash, the airline backpedaled, announcing the forthcoming access policies a month later.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Georgia wildlife officials announced Thursday that the state has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Last fall, when the remnants of a hurricane devastated part of North Carolina, nonprofits including Samaritan’s Purse, Americares and Convoy of Hope all advertised on Google search, trying to collect donations to help those affected by the storms.—
Nico Grant,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
-
The first issue has just three advertisers, none of whom had previously advertised in print: Patou, Diptyque and Frédéric Malle. Leguay thinks luxury brands must pivot from their elevation strategy and pay closer attention to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Despite all the positive moves for the Blue Jays, Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller expects the Andrés Giménez trade to blow up in their faces.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
-
The November meeting unfolded under a cloud of controversy for Johnson, a former CTU organizer, that began when his power struggle against CPS CEO Pedro Martinez blew up in public.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Upset that his owner stopped giving him undivided attention, one dog found a solution that left viewers cracking up.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The Blakes are a humble family and the idea of her dad blowing past security to storm the court had Mikayla cracking up.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Business leaders can play a critical role by promoting policies that prioritize equity and investing in projects that reflect the needs of all citizens.—
Yermys Pena,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Based on a script from the 1970s that Crichton revamped with the help of Steven Spielberg, the widely acclaimed and widely watched ER ran on NBC from 1994 to 2009.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
-
Deafheaven, the long-running and critically acclaimed metal band, have signed with Roadrunner Records and will make their debut on the label with Lonely People With Power.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Thesaurus Entries Near tub-thump
Cite this Entry
“Tub-thump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thump. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share