as in offered
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 trotted out
The American League East leaders trotted out a rookie for his major league debut in mid-September, which was newsworthy in itself.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Just a few months ago, Samsung trotted out its own slim model, the Galaxy S25 Edge.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 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
Reznor could have taken the easy route and merely trotted out the hits.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
Earlier Thursday morning, Campbell trotted out for the Cardinals’ joint practice with the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Just a few months ago, Samsung trotted out its own slim model, the Galaxy S25 Edge.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 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
Reznor could have taken the easy route and merely trotted out the hits.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
Earlier Thursday morning, Campbell trotted out for the Cardinals’ joint practice with the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted out
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But while salons have offered steam treatments as a curly hair staple for decades, at-home steamers have been too bulky (attempting to replicate in-salon domes) or too hard to use, requiring you to wrestle your curls into heated thermal caps, a battle that’s easy to lose.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Prior to word leaking about Beasley potentially being looked into by the Eastern District of New York just a few days ahead of free agency, the Pistons had reportedly offered him a three-year, $42 million free agent deal.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Trotted out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotted%20out. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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