trots 1 of 2

noun

plural of trot
as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools ate something that gave us the trots

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trots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of trot
1
as in jogs
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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2
as in scurries
to proceed or move quickly now trot along and get washed up for supper

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Recent Examples of trots
Noun
The movie trots along like an obliging corgi pup; TV director Gregor and DP Zac Nicholson give it a gilded mark of quality. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 Outside, another Pom, named Armand, trots across a massive video marquee, watching over Flamingo Road like a furry patron saint of indulgence. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Both hitters, Contreras in particular, admired their shots before beginning their trots around the bases. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The Dominican team set a WBC record for home runs in this tournament – and, presumably, a record for ensuing bat flips and elaborate home run trots that turn a perfunctory trip around the bases into a performative celebration of national identity and personal swagger. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026 Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 While saddled up on Bella, Kynleigh happily trots through her house, excited to show Bella a spot she's never seen before. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 After the gentle shove, the cat hops back and instantly looks at Nova, then trots to the opposite side of the bed. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
And they custom-fit Shawkat’s mellower Molly, who trots behind in Frankie’s wake of destruction. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 After Nessa's crushing death, Glinda (Ariana Grande) hands off her jeweled footwear to Dorothy (Bethany Weaver), who trots down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) in the Emerald City. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trots
  1. diarrhea
  2. jogs
  3. scurries
  4. runs
  5. gallops
  6. rushes
  7. sprints
  8. hurries
Noun
  • The illness, cyclosporiasis, is caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis; symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramping, gas, nausea and fatigue.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Culturelle probiotic pros The probiotic strain used in Culturelle is one of the most widely used due to its effective treatment of gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of diarrhea
Verb
  • Against Senegal, Odegaard casually jogs off the pitch at the near post to drag a player away from the box as Julian Ryerson delivers the corner.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Orchard Street, which jogs awkwardly around the one-time dump at Gowen Road, in particular needs to change, according to both Ada County Highway District and Boise city reports.
    — Mark Dee July 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Definition of jogs
Verb
  • Inside Botánica Santo Tomas in Wilton Manors, store owner Héctor Giovanni Pizarro Santana sweeps the floor as his tiny Chihuahua, Bella, scurries behind him.
    — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of scurries
Noun
  • With five runs plated in Wednesday’s win, the Yankees, stuck in an extended offensive dry spell, have now scored at least four runs in consecutive games for the first time since July 9-12.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The bomber picks up the hidden camera attached to something across the street and runs.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of runs
Verb
  • Confirm what happens next before everyone gallops off in different directions.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Ghiggia gallops in from the right and squeezes a finish in at the near post to win the cup for Uruguay in the Maracana.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of gallops
Verb
  • After learning about the attack, Joe’s entire team rushes to her home, where the FBI is leading the investigation.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The salsa rushes the senses more thrillingly with its distinct, smoky-cherry notes from chile puya.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushes
Verb
  • Rajic’s focus will be accelerating customer adoption and helping businesses measure impact as the company sprints towards its IPO.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The one who sets the bone-crushing screen that springs the star, then immediately sprints to the rim for the lob, then turns around and blows up the other team’s pick-and-roll on the other end all in one sequence?
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
Definition of sprints
Verb
  • If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of hurries

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