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trot

[trot] / trɒt /
VERB
move along briskly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Yes, the Dodgers knew exactly what they were doing by continuing to trot out the 24-year-old right-hander, providing him with the big league education they promised.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The major gimmick is to trot out surprise Marvel characters for applause moments, like guest stars blowing air kisses to the crowd on a variety show.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

I’m surprised Rubio didn’t trot out after the cameras caught Trump napping to testify that he’s never seen him asleep.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, Australian Adam Scott became only the second man to play in 100 consecutive majors - joining the legendary Jack Nicklaus, who played in 146 on the trot.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

I trot out of the box, sniff the air.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

One California pastor has even trained a robot dog on his sermons, and it trots his church’s aisles on Sundays.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

When a horse trots, is there a moment when its four feet are in the air simultaneously?

From Slate May 25, 2026

She said walking Captain Crumpet was a "real mood booster, I can't help but smile seeing his happy tail as he trots along".

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

As Fennell trots along Brontë’s tentpoles, she dusts the narrative between these plot points with sensational set pieces and eye-popping costumes.

From Salon Feb. 14, 2026

Me and Jay watch her rooting for Kelvin as Blaze trots around the pen.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

She nudged the anxious calf to her side and they trotted briskly away.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

So Eskas trotted over to a TV monitor, watched a video replay over and over again, and more than 2½ minutes after the goal was recorded, he took it off the board.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

It’s the same answer trotted out by acolytes of the entirely-made-up Ned Ludd.

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

Wacky character traits get trotted out merely for visual dazzle, not to generate any intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

After a few more bites, Fig trotted out of the kitchen.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

A little further along the trail, Kate Harrison from Durham, with dachshund Bobbi trotting cheerfully along, calls it "absolutely horrific".

From BBC Apr. 6, 2026

I spent the next several days trotting to back-to-back appointments for procedures and tests, including a breathing test, a PET scan and a lung biopsy.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

Cumming’s host persona may not be evil per se, but he is wicked enough for his beloved pooch, Lala, to look absolutely angelic trotting next to him.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2026

He did not score again but did set up a try for winger Teddy Thomas with a pin-point crossfield kick before trotting off after an hour with victory secure.

From Barron's Dec. 28, 2025

They were nearly packed and ready to go when the dog came trotting down the trail toward them.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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