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
Soon enough, though, the players on the Vikings roster will trot out to the TCO Performance Center practice fields for voluntary workouts.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Kyle Farmer, a 35-year-old veteran of this game, took his glove and trotted out to play shortstop with the Braves trying to hold on for an 8-6 win over the Rockies.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 3 May 2026
Carlos Mendoza will trot out his best in Freddy Peralta against Miles Mikolas for the Nats.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
And yet Simmons trotted out to play like everything was on the line.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Kyle Farmer, a 35-year-old veteran of this game, took his glove and trotted out to play shortstop with the Braves trying to hold on for an 8-6 win over the Rockies.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 3 May 2026
Carlos Mendoza will trot out his best in Freddy Peralta against Miles Mikolas for the Nats.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
And yet Simmons trotted out to play like everything was on the line.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot out
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie gave him Washington’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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