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
Depending on Wilson's early performance, the Giants might face public pressure to trot out Dart earlier than expected.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Perhaps thanks to Schweitzer's retirement, the coaching staff again trotted out second-year lineman Caedan Wallace at left guard.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
When Sarah asks Matty to trot out one of her Cindy Shapiro stories or when Olympia looks at a picture of her own face on Matty’s big investigation board, her pain is acute.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
There’s no need to trot out all the research linking a diet high in fat, which typifies fast food, to poor health; that information is well known.
—Paul McClure 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Perhaps thanks to Schweitzer's retirement, the coaching staff again trotted out second-year lineman Caedan Wallace at left guard.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
When Sarah asks Matty to trot out one of her Cindy Shapiro stories or when Olympia looks at a picture of her own face on Matty’s big investigation board, her pain is acute.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
There’s no need to trot out all the research linking a diet high in fat, which typifies fast food, to poor health; that information is well known.
—Paul McClure 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot out
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The country has more than 800 miles of coastline and 300 beaches, divided between its Pacific and Caribbean sides, with something to offer any coast-loving traveler.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Golf offers a social structure for meeting people—whether through memberships, public courses, or group outings.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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