1
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the company trumpeted the launch of the new phone that had none of the bugs the old one was known for
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2
as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
critics trumpeted the band's latest album as the best of the decade
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as in honk
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Recent Examples of trumpet
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Supporters aligned with the temperance movement used Weston’s walks to advance their agenda—since Weston was a teetotaler, sponsors and cheerleaders trumpeted his feats as evidence that sobriety was healthy.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The two have created a posh pork pie, an elevated take on the beloved pub classic using black truffle, boudin noir, Alsace bacon, trumpet mushrooms and other delicious ingredients.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Watson’s cause was championed by activist and entrepreneur Glenn E. Martin, who trumpeted Trump’s decision in an X post.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Supporters aligned with the temperance movement used Weston’s walks to advance their agenda—since Weston was a teetotaler, sponsors and cheerleaders trumpeted his feats as evidence that sobriety was healthy.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
His beautiful trumpet tone and melodic playing have consistently impressed audiences, while his flugelhorn sound evokes the artistry of Roy Hargrove.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The two have created a posh pork pie, an elevated take on the beloved pub classic using black truffle, boudin noir, Alsace bacon, trumpet mushrooms and other delicious ingredients.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpet
Verb
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This month, the United Nations World Food Program announced that the Trump administration was terminating emergency food assistance for 14 fragile countries around the world.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The commodity was found to be defective, perhaps falsely advertised, but not eligible for return.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania Sunday also advertised Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky in a Triple Threat for the Women’s World Championship, a Fatal 4-Way for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Next came a honk that was lower in pitch than the first, with a slight bray.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
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First came a recorded honk from an unpartnered male goose named Joshua.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
Verb
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This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Video published by the Poughkeepsie Fire Department shows a family, identified by ABC News as Lisa Davis and her two grandchildren, walking down Academy Street in the upstate New York town just after 1:30 p.m. ET on April 19.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Bakery That Will Blow Away Bread Lovers Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of tef most famous and beloved delicatessens on earth, acclaimed for their stunning sandwiches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Thornton is an actor, improviser, writer, director, and co-founder of Chicago’s acclaimed The Gift Theatre.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are a couple of reasons why proclaiming the Good News from the Department of State’s website isn’t such good news.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Cena proclaimed to a crowd at the March 24 episode of WWE Raw.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aguilera, 22, enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marine 1st Division.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fine details of fur and bark are clearly visible both in sunlight and under shade, with the mini-LED backlight keeping the sunny parts of the frame bright and the shadowy parts dark.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Types of mulch and how to use them Though the most common type of mulch used around trees and in garden beds is comprised of wood chips and bark, there are other types of organic mulch that can help protect and nourish plants, too.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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