as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
ate something that gave us the trots
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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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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
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
The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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Warning Signs of an Imbalanced Gut Microbiome There are obvious signs of GI problems, says Shapiro, such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.—
Mélanie Nauche,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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The only way to help those infected is to provide supportive care, health officials say, like giving medicine to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea, and manage fever and pain.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Razeen Road finally jogs east, and an automatic gate opens to allow drivers onto an unpaved road leading deeper into the desert.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Castle begins the possession on All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns, who jogs up top to set a screen for a fellow star, Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That goes for much here, from the light that scurries away from Benjamín Echazarreta’s muted camera, to the moments of sweetness that punctuate Mariá Portugal’s largely ominous score.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two runs scored on wild pitches by Michael Lorenzen (2-8), who gave up eight runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The lineup absorbed only tweaks, not overhauls, in the offseason after finishing 26th in runs.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Body camera footage shows the officer repeatedly shouting at a woman to stop running as his horse, Kelly, gallops down the road.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Spruce tips and wild garlic sit in jars on the shelves, a unicorn gallops across a tapestry on one wall, and there’s a woodburning stove to gather around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Carolina are a force, but their style does actually surrender odd man rushes, etc.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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After spending much of the season together in Italy wth Claude’s family, their future plans are suddenly thrown into question when Danny rushes back to Philly after his mother is hospitalized.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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As the world sprints toward a greener grid, the demand for stationary storage is skyrocketing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Once Towns receives the basketball, Jalen Brunson sprints from the right side of the floor to the left to set a screen for Anunoby in the corner.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Trots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trots. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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