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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 raced
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trotted
Mustafa said as the man trotted down the stairs, mumbling something—a prayer, a curse.
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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
After initially laying motionless on the field surrounded by medical staff, Toure eventually trotted off the field under his own power.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.
—Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Webb briefly trotted a few steps onto the field following the opening kick, full pads on and helmet strapped.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
The team brought two ponies — 17-year-old Pearl and 15-year-old Aiden — who stepped out of their van full of hay and trotted through the streets of New York City.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
So far in 2025, the Bills have been a team that matched their defensive personnel to what the offense trotted onto the field.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Just as Tommy Fleetwood was preparing to putt on the green at the par-5 18th hole, a collared four-legged visitor trotted onto the fairway.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Contreras trotted down to third base and touched the bag for a double play.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
After initially laying motionless on the field surrounded by medical staff, Toure eventually trotted off the field under his own power.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.
—Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Webb briefly trotted a few steps onto the field following the opening kick, full pads on and helmet strapped.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
The team brought two ponies — 17-year-old Pearl and 15-year-old Aiden — who stepped out of their van full of hay and trotted through the streets of New York City.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
So far in 2025, the Bills have been a team that matched their defensive personnel to what the offense trotted onto the field.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Just as Tommy Fleetwood was preparing to putt on the green at the par-5 18th hole, a collared four-legged visitor trotted onto the fairway.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Contreras trotted down to third base and touched the bag for a double play.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted
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The play clock continued ticking as the two departing defenders jogged off the field, finally giving the Patriots 11 on defense.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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One day, on a whim, Liberato jogged from his preferred liquor store back to his home.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
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Furnell’s team raced on the track at the Cortina Sliding Centre during the International Bobsleigh Federation’s World Cup in November and finished seventh out of 31 teams.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their lungs raced while their quads screamed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Founder Sherille Riley, who previously worked as a facialist for high-end brands like La Prairie and Crème de la Mer, had until recently struggled to shop for K-beauty in person and initially bought the products online – only to run the risk of long shipping times or unknowingly buying a fake.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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His spokesperson said the number of mentions is not unexpected given their long-running ties.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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As the last few athletes wrapped up their race, a dog wandered onto the course and sprinted across the finish line with them, much to the delight of the crowd.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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From a debut during the pandemic in 2020, the Saudi Cup has sprinted out of the stalls to claim a top spot on the international calendar.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to a preliminary investigation, the crash occurred when the white Nissan sped south on Virginia Avenue.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Streamed live on YouTube, the two and half hour ceremony was (blissfully) commercial free, which sped things up but meant guests didn’t have the usual opportunity to mix and mingle.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the Year of the Horse galloped in, revelers ushered in the most prominent festival on the Chinese Lunar calendar with some quirks – from Kung Fu robots to Harry Potter’s teenage nemesis – and some reflection.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Darnold galloped over to Lock and interrupted the backup’s postgame interview.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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John Helmick hurried to book a flight to San Antonio from his home in Las Vegas after learning his former cross-country coach at Texas had entered the end-of-life stage of hospice care.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of the killings of Renee Good and then Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, federal officials hurried to television cameras and social media accounts.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Trotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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