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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

Since starting the campaign with five wins on the trot, Slot's side have won just nine of their next 26 games in the league.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

I watch her trot off to the rest of the cows, before shaking my head in disbelief.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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

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

The court trots it out at undetermined times in undetermined ways.

From Slate Dec. 5, 2025

CPU trots over to tug on my shoelaces.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Paparazzi snapped photos as a fluffy white Samoyed puppy trotted down the airstair, appearing at home in its new billionaire lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

So when Merino trotted on in the 86th minute on Friday, that meant he had plenty of time to change the game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

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

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

I got off the sled and trotted to wake myself up.

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

A fluffy white Samoyed puppy was spotted trotting down the staircase of Swift’s private jet last month, catching the attention of paparazzi and appearing at home in its new billionaire lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

TikTok and Instagram have seen an explosion of adventure cat content over the past few years - pets perched on paddleboards, scaling mountains or trotting on beaches.

From BBC Apr. 5, 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

As soon as Shadowfax saw Gandalf, he checked his pace and whinnied loudly; then trotting gently forward he stooped his proud head and nuzzled his great nostrils against the old man’s neck.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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