as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
after no one bought the first explanation, they trotted out another
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Recent Examples of trot out
If the Dolphins’ depth chart holds, the team will trot out Storm Duck and Jack Jones on the outside.
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Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Proponents often trot out comparisons to past transitions, talking of Vaudevillian actors transitioning to the new-fangled silent cinema, silent film actors making the difficult move into talkies, all the way up to animation voiceover and motion capture.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
In recent years, especially in 3rd- or 4th-and-short situations, Boise State could trot out Jeanty and feel comfortable.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Mike Vrabel trotted out his top offense and defense for a few series each Saturday in Minnesota, then sent in all available backups to wrap up a close win.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Proponents often trot out comparisons to past transitions, talking of Vaudevillian actors transitioning to the new-fangled silent cinema, silent film actors making the difficult move into talkies, all the way up to animation voiceover and motion capture.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
In recent years, especially in 3rd- or 4th-and-short situations, Boise State could trot out Jeanty and feel comfortable.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Mike Vrabel trotted out his top offense and defense for a few series each Saturday in Minnesota, then sent in all available backups to wrap up a close win.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot out
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The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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