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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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Steve and Alex Cohen gifted the fan-favorite first baseman with a painting made from 253 official MLB baseballs that depicts Alonso’s record-breaking home run trot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Sophie Turner is set to headline Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, stepping into the role of the iconic globe-trotting archaeologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Rushing enjoyed every last bit of it, sauntering up the first-base line before discarding his lumber and starting his trot, soaking in the biggest swing of his first months as a Dodger.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Steve and Alex Cohen gifted the fan-favorite first baseman with a painting made from 253 official MLB baseballs that depicts Alonso’s record-breaking home run trot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The wild-eyed elk turned and trotted parallel to me.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Sophie Turner is set to headline Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, stepping into the role of the iconic globe-trotting archaeologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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But when the island’s prince is kidnapped, an unlikely alliance of an ogre, hag, wizard and fey will have only days to sneak around London to save him.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Consuming a lot at once may cause an upset stomach or diarrhea, especially in people with sensitive gastrointestinal (GI) systems.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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Chagas disease symptoms include swollen eyelids, fever, diarrhea and loss of appetite.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The father and daughter duo jogged alongside each other into the facility.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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On an overcast afternoon last week, people jogged and rode bikes down what had once been called the Great Highway.—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perez has raced for 14 seasons as part of Sauber, Force India, Racing Point and Red Bull teams.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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By comparison, China’s private and state-backed efforts are racing to build the capacity needed to support their broadband megaconstellations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kidman, as well as original co-star Sandra Bullock, will both reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a storied lineage of witches.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Montgomery played Samantha Stephens, a charming witch attempting to live a normal suburban life with her mortal husband.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pankiw in her doc also recounts how Lilith Fair after its first year for its second and third summer festival runs added rap and R&B artists like Missy Elliot, Neneh Cherry and Erykah Badu following criticism over a too-white event.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Topography will remain the primary driver of growth, and active runs are likely where slope and wind align.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 11-billion-euro ($13 billion) Lyon-Turin High-Speed Rail Tunnel extends more than 65 kilometers (40 miles) with 57½ kilometers (nearly 36 miles) of the Mont Cenis base tunnel running underground from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France and Susa, Italy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Buttigieg could run for president in 2028 as the party vets a variety of candidates to lead them in a couple of years.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The prediction from the AI on the protein structure could certainly speed up the processes within drug and biotechnical development.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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