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verb

Definition of trumpetnext
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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trumpet

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noun

as in honk

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Recent Examples of trumpet
Verb
Trump began his second term last year by trumpeting the construction of the Panama Canal during the Roosevelt administration. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 In this case, neither side could confidently trumpet the science, even though their arguments circled around it. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Noun
Their lineup features singers Sheila Quero and Esther González, guitarist Vicky Blum, drummer Eli Fabregas, bassist Carla González and her trumpet-playing sister Mila González. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 The carnyx is an ancient bronze trumpet, once used by Iron Age warriors who relied on its otherworldly blood-curdling cry to fill their opponents with the literal fear of God. — Philip Clark, The New York Review of Books, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trumpet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpet
  1. announce
  2. advertise
  3. honk
  4. publish
  5. acclaim
  6. bray
  7. proclaim
  8. promote
Verb
  • In March, dozens of countries around the world announced a release of 400 million barrels of oil into the global market in order to keep a lid on prices.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of announce
Verb
  • Aboard may very well be advertising that price to attract attention and early reservations, planning to spike the base price upon official launch.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
  • In some places, it may be advertised as a $4 Meal Deal, but prices tend to be higher at California franchises.
    — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
Definition of advertise
Noun
  • As the Knicks closed in, and then closed it out, during the fourth quarter, each new bucket was greeted with cheers and car honks from Brooklyn to the Bronx.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
  • Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.
    — Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Definition of honk
Verb
  • Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require.
    — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
  • In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.
    — Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • The film was acclaimed for its satirical take on corporate America.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The trio have been joined by Mia Threapleton (The Phoenician Scheme) as Mary Churchill and acclaimed Danny Huston (Wonder Woman) as General Groves as filming begins.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • 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
  • My father mistakes it for the verb to bray, like a donkey.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of bray
Verb
  • Carlson, who had just released a documentary called The End of Men, devoted hours of airtime to proclaiming Tate’s innocence; so did the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • The authors aimed to save college sports by (restricting the transfer portal) and (hard-capping NIL) but also (kneecapping the Big Ten and SEC) and proclaiming (schools can’t change conferences).
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of proclaim
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
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