as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
ate something that gave us the trots
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as in jogs
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 scurries
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trots
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
While saddled up on Bella, Kynleigh happily trots through her house, excited to show Bella a spot she's never seen before.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
After the gentle shove, the cat hops back and instantly looks at Nova, then trots to the opposite side of the bed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
While saddled up on Bella, Kynleigh happily trots through her house, excited to show Bella a spot she's never seen before.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
After the gentle shove, the cat hops back and instantly looks at Nova, then trots to the opposite side of the bed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
After Nessa's crushing death, Glinda (Ariana Grande) hands off her jeweled footwear to Dorothy (Bethany Weaver), who trots down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) in the Emerald City.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trots
Noun
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The illness can cause diarrhea and vomiting, especially in young children.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The most common side effects come from the caffeine naturally found in coffee beans, such as anxiety, jitters and digestive issues like diarrhea or constipation.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps that jogs their memory?—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the outlet, Nelson regularly does sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogs in place to keep his physical health in order.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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Bridgerton fans can spot the Old Royal Naval College mostly throughout season 2, like when a paperboy scurries across the grounds to deliver the latest gossip from Lady Whistledown in the first episode.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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The minus-14 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs, that were the second worst among 31 catchers with at least 600 innings caught.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Only the best of two runs counted at the end.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spruce tips and wild garlic sit in jars on the shelves, a unicorn gallops across a tapestry on one wall, and there’s a woodburning stove to gather around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the cast gallops right past the clichés.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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New England Patriots' safety Craig Woodson rushes Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III on Sunday.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Walker ranks top 10 in both yards per carry and rushes of 10-plus yards in the red zone, according to NGS.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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As the mission sprints its final lap before launch day, their fastidious preparation stands out as an achievement in its own right.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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When trying to work out of Brighton’s press, Malo Gusto’s mishit pass to Jadon Sancho ends in the visitors winning the ball and creating an overload; Marc Cucurella sprints over to help and flies into his challenge, picking up a yellow card.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Trots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trots. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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