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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
Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
People on horseback trot through residential streets and the McDonald’s drive-through.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Even though McConaughey and his family have deeply planted their roots in Texas, that’s not going to stop him from trotting the globe.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
After Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley opened the NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders with a 60-yard trot into the end zone, Bryant took to X in criticism of the New York Giants.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
People on horseback trot through residential streets and the McDonald’s drive-through.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
From Dua Lipa to Hailey Bieber, Martin Margiela’s divisive, toe-splitting silhouette trotted into the mainstream consciousness.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Even though McConaughey and his family have deeply planted their roots in Texas, that’s not going to stop him from trotting the globe.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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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
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The film treats Ryder’s Beth as the evil hag witch who the virginal hard worker Nina has to beat to achieve her dreams, and Ryder plays that role with relish and gusto.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Anyone experiencing symptoms of diarrhea, blood in their stool, fever, and fatigue, should seek medical help.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some symptoms overlap, such as belly pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.—
Corinne Savides Happel,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Massey, who started his entire career at second base, jogged into the outfield.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Revisiting this information can jog your memory and ensure consistency.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Losing at this point is very expensive, because all the teams are racing [for the title] and we...—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled the lease for the U.S. attorney's office in Corpus Christi, leaving prosecutors racing to find a new workplace.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Miller’s 1953 play is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692-93.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The ancient Greek epic illustrates a true hero’s journey as the titular figure faces Polyphemus the Cyclops, Sirens, the nymph Calypso and the witch goddess Circe in the treacherous oceans that separate him from his island home and wife Penelope.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Most understand that Congress needs to reduce its spending, and that the U.S. cannot thrive economically if Washington continues to run massive budget deficits ($1.8 trillion in fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024).—
Mike Patton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Kounalakis is one of several candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One other handy benefit is that the AI can potentially do the processing in parallel and radically speed up the time needed to get you an answer.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Buffy Wicks said lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.—
Ben Christopher,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Only a Basque thoroughbred is galloping into contention, and there may now be room for four.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hall, whose creativity from left-back has added a fresh dimension to Newcastle’s attack this season, was once again involved, sending the galloping Joe Willock into a foot race with Chris Wood.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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