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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
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
When Taylor took him for walks, Brick’s trot turned into a plod.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Meanwhile, the goat appeared unharmed and trotted away.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
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Noun
In Saudi Arabia, the drivers did their part in supplying some thrills while their focus remained less on the spectacle and more on the competition and the ongoing drama of a Formula 1 season that has its ups and downs during a year’s tour trot the globe.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
When Taylor took him for walks, Brick’s trot turned into a plod.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Verb
MacLean, 20 years later, still recalls a postgame report given him one night as a team employee trotted toward him.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Meanwhile, the goat appeared unharmed and trotted away.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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But any kinship with the master storyteller dissolves when the movie makes an abrupt swerve midway into witchy hag horror but fails to bolster that turn with compelling mythology.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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That lady is really the aforementioned murderous hag (Meredith Binder), her false veneer of youthful beauty reinforced by a magic mirror’s flattering (if also caustic) topless female spirits, and sustained via grisly methods seemingly inspired by Elizabeth Bathory.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Food dyes began to raise wider health concerns around 1950, when Orange No. 1 in Halloween candy gave trick-or-treating children diarrhea and rashes.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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After competing, many of the athletes experienced symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald offered more details, stating that Phillips attempted to jog following the injury, but was in too much discomfort.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Others can stand and even try to jog, run, or play for a few more minutes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Apart from Daytona, the 32-year-old driver will also race at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Why Inference Is The Next Frontier Businesses across sectors are racing to develop AI systems that can transform their operations.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Disney is taking another step into the YA space with its newest series pickup. Disney+ and Disney Channel have greenlit Coven Academy, a dramedy about a group of young witches in New Orleans.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The bright green appearance conjures images of everyone’s favorite acid-tone wicked witch.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The series ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 2010 until its final episode in 2022.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers could adjust the boundaries so that the 1st District runs further south into Newton and Jasper, both counties that Trump won by more than 50 percentage points in 2024.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One example of the effectiveness of consistent safety enforcement is mobile speed management programs for work zones, where the percentage of drivers excessively speeding dropped 30% after implementation.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the officers attempted to pull the BMW over, the car sped off and made other unsafe driving maneuvers, such as swerving around other cars and running a stop sign.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Some people shared sightings of the galloping zebra online, while others created memes featuring the animal.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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The horses gallop by as the bleachers start to empty out.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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