tout
verb (used without object)
to persistently solicit business, employment, votes, or the like.
have touted
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present perfectof tout.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Over the past year, some of the coalition’s most prominent figures have touted a responsibility to pro-create.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Many in the industry have touted federal intervention as a way to “save” college sports by standardizing how recruitment and payment of athletes work.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
AI companies have touted how their tools could lower the cost and the amount of time it takes to produce visual effects .
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Traditional lenders, which have been losing market share to investment firms that make riskier loans in exchange for higher interest rates, have touted their efforts to get a slice of Wall Street’s newest action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Walmart executives have touted the potential for AI to provide greater personalization for consumers and help with analyzing vast amounts of data to better manage inventory.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
