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  • past tense form of trot.
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trotted

VERB
move along briskly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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In his first at-bat of the game, he lifted a solo home run into the left-field bleachers and trotted around the bases to a chorus of boos.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The boom-and-bust Nifty Fifty stocks of the early 1970s, long trotted out as a cautionary tale of falling in love with one group, weren’t so bad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 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

He raised a hand and shouted, "Watch for moose. Two big ones just trotted by."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell



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