as in offered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
after no one bought the first explanation, they trotted out another
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Recent Examples of trotted out
And yet Simmons trotted out to play like everything was on the line.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Utah, which trotted out its own seven-man group containing four G League call-ups, won the matchup of unrecognizable lineups, 147-101.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
This was also a pivotal time as HP trotted out both the inkjet and laser printer for desktop use.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Even as Steph Curry missed two months with persistent knee soreness and swelling, as Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler were lost for the year with knee injuries, as the team trotted out 41 different starting lineups as other members of the supporting cast dealt with various afflictions.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Hawks head coach Quin Snyder trotted out his starters — CJ McCollum, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels — a collective that has been amongst the league’s best since it was put together around the trade deadline.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Ma trotted out holding a cello, to One Direction-level applause.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The Giants are 0-2 to start a season for the first time since 2020 having trotted out their two premier starters.
—Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
The last time someone trotted out that phrase in the middle of a war, things didn’t go too well after that.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Utah, which trotted out its own seven-man group containing four G League call-ups, won the matchup of unrecognizable lineups, 147-101.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
This was also a pivotal time as HP trotted out both the inkjet and laser printer for desktop use.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Even as Steph Curry missed two months with persistent knee soreness and swelling, as Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler were lost for the year with knee injuries, as the team trotted out 41 different starting lineups as other members of the supporting cast dealt with various afflictions.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Hawks head coach Quin Snyder trotted out his starters — CJ McCollum, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels — a collective that has been amongst the league’s best since it was put together around the trade deadline.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Ma trotted out holding a cello, to One Direction-level applause.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The Giants are 0-2 to start a season for the first time since 2020 having trotted out their two premier starters.
—Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
The last time someone trotted out that phrase in the middle of a war, things didn’t go too well after that.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted out
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trotted out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotted%20out. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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