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
Julian Randall, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
At the same, Newsom trumpeted California being the first state government to file a lawsuit challenging Trump’s ability to levy the lawsuits.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That section’s willingness to hush itself contrasted mightily with the inability of the trumpets and trombones to do the same.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Davis’s sartorial splash and spectacular character trumpeted his own status as a rich Black man, frequently in front of a white audience.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
At the same, Newsom trumpeted California being the first state government to file a lawsuit challenging Trump’s ability to levy the lawsuits.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
This trumpet player and composer, Rob Mazurek, plays with percussionist Chad Taylor in the band Chicago Underground.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That section’s willingness to hush itself contrasted mightily with the inability of the trumpets and trombones to do the same.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpet
Verb
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Just a short drive from Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is advertised as an ideal route for first-time visitors or anyone short on time.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Available drugs were advertised on these apps in stories that disappeared within 24 hours and in posts that were removed after a certain amount of time, according to the federal agency.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Pollock is one of about 60 people lining the sidewalk outside the CDC on a late Tuesday afternoon holding signs, beating drums and getting honks from workers leaving at the end of the day.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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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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This is how Bob Iger ended up with The Ride of a Lifetime and Mark Burnett published Jump In!—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Carter also published a post detailing the brand’s marketing strategy, attracting marketers and industry professionals alongside Set fans.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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On stage, Harris is acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Both films were critically acclaimed, with the former receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay and the latter for Best Adapted Screenplay.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Earlier this month, the president proclaimed on Truth Social that the U.S. will designate new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 May 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, Cuccinelli, with Vought’s help, mounted press conferences and privately urged Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona and Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas to proclaim that their states were being invaded.—
Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Where the trunk narrowed higher in the tree, Flores bolted spikes into the bark to make the final few steps into the structure.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Caring for grass under trees creates another danger: Lawnmowers and string trimmers can easily damage the tree’s bark.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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