tout
verb (used without object)
to persistently solicit business, employment, votes, or the like.
is touting
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present progressiveof tout (3rd person singular).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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Build-Out Buyout: Amazon is touting its good-neighbor bona fides—and pledging an extra $1 billion for communities—in an attempt to shore up support for AI data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
It's "bottoms down" for the Daily Star, as it says Westminster City Council is "touting a 'no standing' plan" in pubs.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Loomer is touting a woman who alleges that she dated Massie and that he paid her “hush money” afterward.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
On the eve of its upfront presentation to the advertising industry, streaming giant Netflix is touting the economic results of its film and television show productions.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Mobileye Global is touting its robotaxi advancements after the autonomous vehicle technology company saw a stronger-than-expected start to the year.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
