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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
David O'Brien, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Several seconds passed before the New York Mets’ 22-year-old catcher broke into a trot.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
Rick Rojas, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After spending the entire second half with his throwing elbow wrapped in ice, Beck trotted back onto the field with his right arm hanging limply by his side.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Ozuna got booed resoundingly for taking his usual leisurely trot around the bases, complete with a Eurostep move before touching third base.
—David O'Brien, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Several seconds passed before the New York Mets’ 22-year-old catcher broke into a trot.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
Verb
Well into his 90s, Mr. Carter continued trotting around the world, teaching, writing and keeping up with his hobbies, including bird watching.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After spending the entire second half with his throwing elbow wrapped in ice, Beck trotted back onto the field with his right arm hanging limply by his side.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot
Noun
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The film treats Ryder’s Beth as the evil hag witch who the virginal hard worker Nina has to beat to achieve her dreams, and Ryder plays that role with relish and gusto.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2024
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Oh, and Jen is also there, dressed as the hag form of the Evil Queen from Snow White.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2024
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The norovirus causes diarrhea and vomiting, according to the CDC.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Weight loss, fatigue, fever, belly pain and cramping, and diarrhea can be among the uncomfortable — and often painful — symptoms.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Also want to say a huge thank you to Sheriff Leonard! ♬ original sound – Jelly Roll The men jogged into place.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
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On a related note, Amy’s father often liked to write things down to jog his memory.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Night Agent has returned for season 2 and has already raced to the top of Netflix’s charts.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Nets started 1-for-8 from the field and Phoenix raced out to a 9-2 lead with 7:15 left in the first quarter and were up 28-16 entering the second.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both events take place on Saturdays and Sundays. 10 of 10 Make Cocktails at the Wands and Wizards Exploratorium Let the wand choose the witch or wizard at Wands and Wizard Exploratorium.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Stop electing these opportunists, and please run candidates that care about our state and its citizens.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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But Hutson is running the defensive corps, averaging 22:42 per night, which gives him a serious edge on Celebrini and Michkov for the campaign's best rookie.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Graphic by Sohail Al-Jamea & David Newcomb The bicycle lane on Stockton Boulevard is barely two feet wide in most places, leaving cyclists a few inches from speeding traffic.—
Ryan Lillis,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Once inaugurated, President Trump can speed things along by gathering the remnants of America’s sleepy and fragmented maritime bureaucracy under the umbrella of an empowered and dynamic maritime leader—in a new Cabinet-level post or a high-level Directorship at the National Security Council.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Typhoid, transient, pregnant, poignant, glowing, galloping, parasite.—
John McPhee,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Higher interest rates would rein in galloping equity prices.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
8 Nov. 2024
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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