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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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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
David Catanese, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
In 2009, the council voted to allow the zoo to complete the exhibit and keep Billy.
Concerns over Billy’s health were once again trumpeted in City Hall in January 2018 when then-Councilmember Paul Koretz advocated for a motion to relocate Billy, citing concerns about his mental and physical health.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Accompanied by two female backup singers wearing cowboy hats, a trumpet player and Grupo Frontera’s signature ensemble of accordion, keyboards and guitars, the band delivered a dynamic and cohesive performance.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The administration also trumpeted the results of Operation Tidal Wave, a joint enforcement action led by ICE Miami in partnership with other law enforcement agencies.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
In 2009, the council voted to allow the zoo to complete the exhibit and keep Billy.
Concerns over Billy’s health were once again trumpeted in City Hall in January 2018 when then-Councilmember Paul Koretz advocated for a motion to relocate Billy, citing concerns about his mental and physical health.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Musicians can develop dystonias from overusing certain body parts such as violinists who develop dystonia in their hands or trumpet players who develop dystonia in their lips.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Accompanied by two female backup singers wearing cowboy hats, a trumpet player and Grupo Frontera’s signature ensemble of accordion, keyboards and guitars, the band delivered a dynamic and cohesive performance.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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The impending launch, which SpaceX officially announced on Friday, May 23 a day after getting key regulatory approval, could be visible halfway around the world as the 400-foot vehicle soars on a suborbital trajectory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Courtesy of Coros; OnePlus; Taylor Guitars This week, Fujifilm announced a new digital half-frame compact camera called the X Half.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The 30-second commercials advertised the benefits of the Lake County Convention Center in Gary, featuring city sites and prominent community members, including Melton.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Oscar Mayer has advertised in sports programming in the past, even going so far as to sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show in 1996 and 1997.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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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
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The announcement of his May 7 death, published on Legacy.com by his family May 13, did not cite a cause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Jessi, 32, and her castmate Layla Taylor also opened up about the split in an article Page Six published May 16.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The most acclaimed during the parade were Pedri, Cubarsi, Raphinha, Yamal and Flick.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Vast riches would flow to the AI maker and their employees would be acclaimed and undoubtedly become incredibly wealthy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Additionally, all 2025 mayoral candidates, former police commissioners, district attorneys, and public officials must proclaim that NYC should not obey the egregious orders.—
Arnold Kriss,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Notably, an anonymous poll of his NBA peers by Sam Amick and Josh Robbins of The Athletic proclaimed the 6-foot-5 Iowa State product to be the league's most overrated player.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The Royals promoted Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha a week ago — Sunday, May 18.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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On its own, the pastrami is tough and rubbery, with pockets of black pepper wherever there’s a bite with bark.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Or, grab a paper plate, add some glue and let kids create a masterpiece from collected items like flower petals, bark or pine cones.—
Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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