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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One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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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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Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know An extensive 15-month investigation began in December 2023 when a local resident reported that Wicked Wonderland, was advertising human bones for sale on its Facebook page.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First came a recorded honk from an unpartnered male goose named Joshua.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
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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
Verb
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But all of these datacenters are vulnerable to Chinese espionage, according to a report published Tuesday.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Image Israel’s security chief accused Netanyahu of impropriety Ronen Bar, the chief of Israel’s domestic security agency, said in an affidavit published yesterday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had repeatedly pressed him to spy on Israelis who had led and funded anti-government protests.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Friedman’s production was critically acclaimed, due to its focus on the central characters and the standout performances from Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 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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Intended to be held over two weeks in April and May 2017, the first Fyre Festival was promoted by social media influencers like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, and ticketholders were promised acts like Blink-182 and Migos.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spread it 2 to 3 inches deep and keep it an inch away from the bark of the stems.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The hostages had also written on bark leaves with charcoal and hidden the messages under stones and in trees in the hope that someone would find them.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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