tout
verb (used without object)
to persistently solicit business, employment, votes, or the like.
are touting
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present progressiveof tout.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But at home, enthusiasts are touting a boom in domestic production.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Instead, governments across the Middle East are touting successes in disrupting alleged plots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Los Angeles leaders are touting the latest batch of crime data as proof that the city is safe and getting safer — at least on paper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2025
For the first time, two alternative cheese makers are touting plant-based cheese convincing enough to win over even committed dairy fanatics.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2024
The mocktail has gone viral on TikTok, where wellness influencers are touting it as a must-have to help you sleep.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2024
