trumpeted

verb

past tense of trumpet
1
as in announced
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 advertised
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 trumpeted Many news stories had trumpeted it as a victory. — Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026 But its loudness trumpeted a proclamation. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026 Mazzulla, who’s trumpeted the Celtics depth at every turn this season, shouldn’t hesitate to use it if his starters stumble on Saturday. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026 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 Jones also trumpeted his goal to phase out Georgia's income tax, but an ambitious cut withered after being scorned by Kemp, who is wrapping up his final term in office, and state House Republicans. — CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, business leaders have trumpeted AI’s potential to handle tasks long reserved for a massive white-collar workforce. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Others, however, like Darren Aronofsky and Natasha Lyonne have openly embraced it, as other stars like Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon have trumpeted the tech’s inevitability. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 May 2026 Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpeted
  1. announced
  2. advertised
  3. published
  4. touted
  5. proclaimed
  6. acclaimed
  7. declared
  8. ballyhooed
Verb
  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of announced
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  • Police investigators identified the location after police received information about fireworks being advertised on social media.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Members of white government clubs hassled their white neighbors into political lockstep and advertised physical and financial retribution for any Black person who dared to vote.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
Definition of advertised
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  • New Yorker staff writer Rachel Aviv has collected seven essays, six originally published in the magazine, under the rubric of mother-daughter stories.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Sacramento Bee published three notable local stories on July 7, 2026, spanning law enforcement, education and public safety accountability.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of published
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  • Third-row seating isn’t adult-friendly, but the car’s overall view and comfort make travel on-road as comfortable as the SUV’s touted off-road prowess.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • In photos obtained by Page Six, guests including sportscaster Charissa Thompson and basketball legend Reggie King touted black boxes emblazoned with Swift and Kelce's initials.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of touted
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  • Major League Eating proclaimed him 2024 Rookie of the Year in the competitive eating world.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Transplants from the British Isles In 1776, as the nation’s founding generation proclaimed democratic ideals, music in the emerging United States consisted largely of British ballads, fiddle tunes, sea chanteys and hymns.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of proclaimed
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  • The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Definition of acclaimed
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  • The jury deliberated for about six hours on Monday and eight hours on Tuesday before the mistrial was declared.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • The driver of Ballard’s car was declared dead after they were brought to a hospital, and the passenger later died from their injuries, police said.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of declared
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  • After being delayed for more than three weeks, the graduation for more than 80 sheriff cadets was finally allowed — and ballyhooed as the largest academy class in the agency’s history.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
  • Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of ballyhooed

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