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as in diarrhea
trots plural
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
ate something that gave us the trots
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to trot to keep up with the tour guide's quick pace trotted around the bases after hitting a home run
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trot
Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
But, Brown's joyful trot to the locker room was unpleasantly interrupted when a fan appeared to pour a drink on the running back.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
And one dog joined in the bird flock: The beloved Hector bag, in mini, baguette and regular sizes, trotted down the runway on multiple looks as well.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In recent years, the good old blockbuster spring training trade has become more rarified than a Myles Straw home run trot.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
But, Brown's joyful trot to the locker room was unpleasantly interrupted when a fan appeared to pour a drink on the running back.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Nash was undeterred, trotting over curbs, between cars, across medians and through the McDonald’s drive-thru, video shows.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
And one dog joined in the bird flock: The beloved Hector bag, in mini, baguette and regular sizes, trotted down the runway on multiple looks as well.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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This is indicative of someone who puts men at the center of their universe, viewing other women as either competition or jealous hags.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
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Several get small charts offering ideas to inspire how the monster could be used, such as what strange price a hag might have for its secrets or what an owlbear might keep in its den beyond treasure.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The list also includes eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. may lead to a number of symptoms, including hives, rashes, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and coughing or wheezing.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In 14 different ballparks today (the Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies will have to wait until Friday to begin), players will jog out of the dugout and lineup along the chalk that runs from home plate to the outfield poles.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pope made sure to share the celebration again, jogging to find his wife and daughters behind the bench for a long embrace before hustling to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Other notable names will be racing alongside McLaughlin-Levrone, such as Dalilah Muhammad, the former world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 14-odd members of the McCallister family raced through Terminal 3 before miraculously hopping aboard their American Airlines flight at gate K-12.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rather, the singer-songwriter was inspired to write the song after reading author Mary Bartlet Leader’s 1972 novel Triad: A Novel of the Supernatural, which featured a character who is possessed by the ghost of a witch named Rhiannon.—
John Russell,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Developed by Knight’s Peak, the adventure puts players in the shoes of a witch’s mouse familiar.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His parents, who tell THR their son is taking the abrupt introduction to fame in stride, perch nearby, ready to run him home after the shoot.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of whether it is run by M+ or the HKMOA, transparency is important to both the art community and taxpayers.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This speeds up diagnostic processes, ensures timely reporting and facilitates rapid decision-making in emergency cases.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The white Jeep slowed down when police turned on their lights, but the Nissan allegedly sped westbound on Truman Road to Interstate 70, reaching 115 MPH, according to court documents.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Longhorns can gallop into the Sweet 16 with a win over Illinois, a team with veteran leadership but holes in its defense.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The post shows Waffles enthusiastically galloping after the two goats, creating a scene of pure farmyard pandemonium.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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