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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
Chelly the German Shepherd trotted into the clearing and stood at attention, ears alert and straining on her leash.
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Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Just before the half, with the Panthers leading, 11-0, Steve and Pat trotted onto the field for an extra-point attempt in front of a crowd of about 12,000 in what was then called the Tangerine Bowl.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
From there, letters were ferried by boat and trotted by stagecoach up to North Carolina, where important correspondence was loaded onto a steam locomotive to Virginia.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade trotted through the Uptown neighborhood.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 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
Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Just before the half, with the Panthers leading, 11-0, Steve and Pat trotted onto the field for an extra-point attempt in front of a crowd of about 12,000 in what was then called the Tangerine Bowl.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
From there, letters were ferried by boat and trotted by stagecoach up to North Carolina, where important correspondence was loaded onto a steam locomotive to Virginia.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade trotted through the Uptown neighborhood.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted
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We are jerked between past and present as his backstory gets filled in, one jogged memory at a time.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Then, as the officers passed them, the group turned and jogged toward the vehicle to leave.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alabama raced out to a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 90-65 win over Texas Tech in the second round.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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China's cyberspace regulator has raced to regulate the rapidly growing field in recent years, but struggled to stay ahead of a technology that is advancing faster than the rules designed to govern it.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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That's when authorities said the homeowner allegedly pointed a gun at the worker, sending him running for his life.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a balloon release in November 2024 honoring his memory, family members described Williams, who ran his own carpet-cleaning business, as a hardworking, kind, gentle man devoted to his family and faith.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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In response, the driver jumped out of the truck, sprinted toward Whelan's vehicle and punched, kicked and grabbed the teen, according to the court document.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Others sprinted to the chain-link fence surrounding the pitch to dance alongside their supporters.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a final twist, as his own grave went up in flames (without him in it), Tommy galloped off into the horizon, his empire reduced to embers.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 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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Ember hurried to take it off the flame before the whistle could gather itself and call out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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