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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
Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
But, Brown's joyful trot to the locker room was unpleasantly interrupted when a fan appeared to pour a drink on the running back.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
And one dog joined in the bird flock: The beloved Hector bag, in mini, baguette and regular sizes, trotted down the runway on multiple looks as well.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In recent years, the good old blockbuster spring training trade has become more rarified than a Myles Straw home run trot.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
But, Brown's joyful trot to the locker room was unpleasantly interrupted when a fan appeared to pour a drink on the running back.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Nash was undeterred, trotting over curbs, between cars, across medians and through the McDonald’s drive-thru, video shows.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
And one dog joined in the bird flock: The beloved Hector bag, in mini, baguette and regular sizes, trotted down the runway on multiple looks as well.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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Several get small charts offering ideas to inspire how the monster could be used, such as what strange price a hag might have for its secrets or what an owlbear might keep in its den beyond treasure.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is indicative of someone who puts men at the center of their universe, viewing other women as either competition or jealous hags.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Illness progresses over the next few days, with vomiting and diarrhea followed by a worsening clinical course at the end of the first week or early second week.—
Mark Kortepeter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to National Geographic, symptoms from consuming the fruit of the tree can occur within about 20 to 30 minutes, as the body’s defense system prompts nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to flush the poison from the system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 14 different ballparks today (the Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies will have to wait until Friday to begin), players will jog out of the dugout and lineup along the chalk that runs from home plate to the outfield poles.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pope made sure to share the celebration again, jogging to find his wife and daughters behind the bench for a long embrace before hustling to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lamar Jackson’s drive to win the battle of the famous No. 8s is racing on.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 14-odd members of the McCallister family raced through Terminal 3 before miraculously hopping aboard their American Airlines flight at gate K-12.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rather, the singer-songwriter was inspired to write the song after reading author Mary Bartlet Leader’s 1972 novel Triad: A Novel of the Supernatural, which featured a character who is possessed by the ghost of a witch named Rhiannon.—
John Russell,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Developed by Knight’s Peak, the adventure puts players in the shoes of a witch’s mouse familiar.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His parents, who tell THR their son is taking the abrupt introduction to fame in stride, perch nearby, ready to run him home after the shoot.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Drivers including Ken Miles, Michael Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Bob Bondurant, and Carroll Shelby have also run the course.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Being the one in a relationship to feel like your horse is galloping far ahead of your partner’s can bring its own kind of anxiety and empathic pain.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Schaefer looks like a projectable No. 1-2 defenseman who covers a ton of territory, can influence play in all four corners and three zones of the rink and is never in a bad spot because of his ability to flow and gallop across the ice.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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