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
After multiple Cowboys offensive drives stalled out in the shallow portions of Lions territory, Schottenheimer had decisions on whether to punt, go for it or trot out Aubrey.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition to bolstering the bullpen, Dave Dombrowski must retool the roster in an effort to avoid trotting out a very similar roster to the previous two seasons that have finished as disappointments.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Coach Charles Lee instead trotted out a lineup featuring Collin Sexton, Sion James, Kon Knueppel and Mason Plumlee to go with mainstay Miles Bridges, and the Hornets were in it until the end, falling short due to an inability to close it out.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Nov. 2025
The Warriors, trotting out a line-up that had a distinct G-League feel to it, somehow took the (also shorthanded) Kings down to the final minute.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition to bolstering the bullpen, Dave Dombrowski must retool the roster in an effort to avoid trotting out a very similar roster to the previous two seasons that have finished as disappointments.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Coach Charles Lee instead trotted out a lineup featuring Collin Sexton, Sion James, Kon Knueppel and Mason Plumlee to go with mainstay Miles Bridges, and the Hornets were in it until the end, falling short due to an inability to close it out.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Nov. 2025
The Warriors, trotting out a line-up that had a distinct G-League feel to it, somehow took the (also shorthanded) Kings down to the final minute.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot out
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Below, three interior designers share the color combos that look tacky today—plus offer modern alternatives.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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For her, the small acts help process loss and offer hope to others returning to empty lots.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Darcy Kuemper played nearly a period before sustaining an injury and giving way to Anton Forsberg, combining for 33 saves.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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For a relaxed aesthetic, give your kitchen a coastal style makeover with light blue cabinets, statement brass hardware, and visually light glass pendant lights.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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