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as in jogged
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 scurried
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trotted
Bradley then trotted up the center of the fairway, waving it to a cheering crowd.
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Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Innings later, Jhoan Duran’s familiar intro played on the stadium scoreboard and the closer trotted in to nail down the save.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs led by just 7 points midway into the fourth quarter, a third-down snap looming at the 34-yard-line, when quarterback Patrick Mahomes trotted to the sideline.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Miami went up 2-0 in the fourth off Rangers starter Merrill Kelly (12-9) as Xavier Edwards singled, stole second and third and trotted home on a double by Lopez.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Palmer excitedly trotted over to Evans, draped her arms on his shoulders and planted a kiss.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The wild-eyed elk turned and trotted parallel to me.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
South Florida third-string freshman quarterback Locklan Hewlett trotted on the field on fourth-and-6 in the third quarter, and no one on the Boise State sideline seemed to notice.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
While three trotted around, sniffing their surroundings, one locked in on the tall grass.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Innings later, Jhoan Duran’s familiar intro played on the stadium scoreboard and the closer trotted in to nail down the save.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs led by just 7 points midway into the fourth quarter, a third-down snap looming at the 34-yard-line, when quarterback Patrick Mahomes trotted to the sideline.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Miami went up 2-0 in the fourth off Rangers starter Merrill Kelly (12-9) as Xavier Edwards singled, stole second and third and trotted home on a double by Lopez.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Palmer excitedly trotted over to Evans, draped her arms on his shoulders and planted a kiss.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The wild-eyed elk turned and trotted parallel to me.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
South Florida third-string freshman quarterback Locklan Hewlett trotted on the field on fourth-and-6 in the third quarter, and no one on the Boise State sideline seemed to notice.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
While three trotted around, sniffing their surroundings, one locked in on the tall grass.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted
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Luzardo was starting to settle into the game when Hernández hit a low dribbler back to the mound to lead off the fourth and jogged out of the box.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The sophomore scampered to the edge, then jogged to paydirt for a 10-yard touchdown rush to provide his team a 21-7 edge.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The eye midge may have implanted itself elsewhere and there’s no telling where those other icky creatures from Prodigy’s labs have scurried off to, but those are questions that will no doubt be answered once/if FX announces a second season.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the planning stages of the two-part Viking mission, which landed spacecraft on Mars in the mid-seventies, Sagan argued that the probes should include lights and cameras, in case creatures scurried past.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some of the rolls of masking tape went faster than others, especially when Goldberg-Polin was running around the world trying to save Hersh.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rents will run from $1,500 for studios to $3,400 for three-bedroom units, according to the release.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Howden, a backup pressed into action by injuries to both starting safeties, raced 86 yards for a touchdown that punctuated a 26-14 Saints win.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Tar Heels were boat raced by TCU and UCF, losing by a combined 82-23.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rents will run from $1,500 for studios to $3,400 for three-bedroom units, according to the release.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The trailer’s modular design allows researchers, aid organizations, and even event organizers to adapt the trailer to their needs, regardless of whether for charging equipment, powering lights and communication devices, or running refrigeration systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The criminal complaint says Roberts initially sped away from ICE officers in his Jeep Cherokee, before abandoning the vehicle in nearby grass.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Wells followed by slicing a single to right as Chisholm sped around the bases, sliding headfirst just ahead of Nate Eaton’s throw as New York took the lead.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Finally, tight end Tyler Conklin, the 11th man the offense needed, sprinted onto the field.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The broadcast showed a clear view behind home plate, while the Guardians’ groundskeepers sprinted to clean things up as fast as possible.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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He was sacked four times and hurried into several throws on the run.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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Guests of the event, dressed up in cocktail attire, admitted to feeling sheepish, reminded so powerfully about the current context, and hurried their way inside the storied building more quickly than in previous editions.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Trotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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