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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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Recent Examples of trumpet
Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
In recent years, ube has morphed from a niche fad, trumpeted by trend reports as a flavor to watch, to a mainstream phenomenon, lending its bold color to specialty coffee shop drinks, baked goods, ice cream, and other products.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Laura House, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
There were more than a hundred and fifty people in the room, and dozens of them rose from their tables, as a mellow trumpet tune reverberated from the speakers.
—Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Since the start of the war with Iran, figures within MAGA have trumpeted Israel as a scapegoat.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
In recent years, ube has morphed from a niche fad, trumpeted by trend reports as a flavor to watch, to a mainstream phenomenon, lending its bold color to specialty coffee shop drinks, baked goods, ice cream, and other products.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Brian is a jazz trumpet player and a little bit old-timey.
—Laura House, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
There were more than a hundred and fifty people in the room, and dozens of them rose from their tables, as a mellow trumpet tune reverberated from the speakers.
—Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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This year’s game also comes after the Bruins in February announced that the iconic Pasadena stadium would remain their home, at least this year, amid ongoing litigation over the university’s right to potentially break its lease and play home games at SoFi Stadium.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Purchasing restrictions have been announced, and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has released medical gloves stockpiled for use in a pandemic to alleviate sourcing problems.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Howe has taken a leadership role in the industry on responsible gaming, refusing to advertise in college stadiums or do name, image and likeness, or NIL, deals with college athletes.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that Apple falsely advertised AI enhancements to its iPhone 16, which was announced in September 2024.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The mourners waved in response to the occasional honk from passing motorists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Noticing and tracking timing of annual events Phenology is the study of these natural phenomena and their annual cycles, from the first springtime peek of a groundhog to the last autumn honk of a goose.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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An earlier study, published in the American Economic Journal, found that field-office closures led to a sixteen-per-cent decline in disability recipients in the surrounding areas.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Along with the launch of its chatbot for clinicians last month, OpenAI also published a wish list that the company described as a blueprint for unlocking AI’s potential to change the broader health care system.—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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KPop Demon Hunters from Sony Pictures Imageworks was widely acclaimed and came from here.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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This one was widely acclaimed by critics, so give it a watch.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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My father mistakes it for the verb to bray, like a donkey.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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In his first Inaugural Address, on March 4, 1861, with seven states having already seceded from the Union, Lincoln proclaimed the essence of secession to be anarchy.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Some in the media proclaimed this the best offense in history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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In Chicago local officials were at Laury Bride Bridal Shop in Bronzeville to promote their initiatives in help small businesses succeed.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Cerda says this Latino wealth gap report is important because the immigration crackdown of undocumented Latino people leads to uncertainty about their futures, the inability to be promoted or to apply for other jobs because of their undocumented status, which ultimately harms Texas’ economy.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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