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as in diarrhea
trots plural
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
ate something that gave us the trots
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as in to jog
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 to race
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trot
Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
In recent years, the good old blockbuster spring training trade has become more rarified than a Myles Straw home run trot.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Then there’s their behavior: the angelic exuberance puppies exhibit in the presence of humans—trotting up for hugs, belly rubs, kisses—is completely absent.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As Huff ran down the line, Bochy pumped his arms while pantomiming the Herman Munster trot.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
In recent years, the good old blockbuster spring training trade has become more rarified than a Myles Straw home run trot.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Several videos posted on social media platforms, including TikTok, X and Facebook, show four horseback riders trotting down the aisle at the Baker Walmart, located on Groom Road.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Then there’s their behavior: the angelic exuberance puppies exhibit in the presence of humans—trotting up for hugs, belly rubs, kisses—is completely absent.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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That lady is really the aforementioned murderous hag (Meredith Binder), her false veneer of youthful beauty reinforced by a magic mirror’s flattering (if also caustic) topless female spirits, and sustained via grisly methods seemingly inspired by Elizabeth Bathory.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Several get small charts offering ideas to inspire how the monster could be used, such as what strange price a hag might have for its secrets or what an owlbear might keep in its den beyond treasure.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Start Small Changing your diet to include sauerkraut may have some initial effects, such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, or intestinal gas.9 Start small and gradually add more to increase tolerance.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The Victorian government says symptoms — including diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps — typically occur six to 24 hours after consumption, and can be fatal within 48 hours.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Each robot also had its own human operators, usually a group of two of three who jogged alongside it throughout the race.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s slowly jogging in a pool or trying aquatic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is up to you.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Danish drugmaker is racing to capture more patients now that many compounding pharmacies are legally restricted from making cheaper, unapproved versions of Wegovy, with rare exceptions.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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China, in particular, is racing to close the gap by pouring state investment into its universities.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the five soon discover, there’s a seemingly endless array of things that want to kill them, from witches and wendigos to parasitic worms and a kaiju-sized monster in the woods.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are cybernetic monstrosities like Darth Vader and General Grievous and witches like the Nightsisters.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Applicants will be selected in August, and the program will run from September through November in New York City.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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This story will run after Episode 4, but in Episode 3, clearly Dina wants something to happen in the tent.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Verb
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By learning from historical data and classification patterns, AI can help reduce human error, speed up the classification process, and handle enormous product catalogs with ease.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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This specifically is said to speed up the healing process and provide hydration on steroids.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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There's a wind-deflecting screen, which would only make sense if this thing's designed to gallop at north of 50 miles an hour (80 km/h), and behind that, a dinky little full-color dash.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
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In other words, bring back galloping Confederate generals and lose Black Lives Matter.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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