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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
As Varsho trotted, the Rogers Centre erupted – and the fans kept partying on the club level well past midnight.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Oct. 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
German military drills last month in the northern port city of Hamburg demonstrated how like a spider, a large military drone shot a net at a smaller one in mid-flight, entangling its propellers and forcing it to the ground, where a robotic dog trotted over to seek possible explosives.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Oct. 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
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Oct. 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
German military drills last month in the northern port city of Hamburg demonstrated how like a spider, a large military drone shot a net at a smaller one in mid-flight, entangling its propellers and forcing it to the ground, where a robotic dog trotted over to seek possible explosives.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted
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Sanders jogged down the field to pick up after his assistant, creating a viral moment on social media before the Buffaloes' blowout loss.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Wil Lutz jogged onto the field and the Broncos walked off with the most improbable win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Two small children scurried out behind her.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Blue Jays utility player Ernie Clement atoned for an early base running mistake with a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning to get the scoring started.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani is running against independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Satuala raced 40 yards to the end zone.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bailey, with headphones on, listened as the spirit box raced through radio frequencies for answers to questions the guests asked.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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That cost-cutting measure, which is common in other long-running shows, continued for the drama's 2025-26 season.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after the Canadian province of Ontario began running a television advertisement in the United States featuring a speech from former President Ronald Reagan.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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When Grimes rose up over Tre Mann and completed the rally with his dagger three, Joel Embiid sprinted off the bench with a huge smile on his face, and the entire bench joined him.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The sophomore sprinted into the end zone with a three-yard touchdown rush as the second quarter expired, as Dexter Southfield cut its deficit to 14-6 at the break.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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As rain pattered against windows, and trees lining the streets swayed, flurries of urgent texts began ricocheting from one end of the neighborhood to the other, and panic set in as some residents put on their shoes and hurried out the door.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Trotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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