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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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Angela Law, refinery29.com, 15 Feb. 2024
Randy Arozarena followed up with his own solo homer in the fourth — as well as a leisurely trot around the bases — before José Caballero added an RBI single.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024
Alice Newbold, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
Now is one of the best times to trot onto a horseback riding trail and soak up some of Colorado's stunning scenery — and abundant wildflowers — atop a saddle.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 28 July 2024
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Noun
On the North American leg of the Eras tour, Swift trots around the stage wearing a fringed gold mini dress, paired with rhinestone cowboy boots, to fully embrace the iconic aesthetic from one of her most beloved albums.
—Angela Law, refinery29.com, 15 Feb. 2024
Randy Arozarena followed up with his own solo homer in the fourth — as well as a leisurely trot around the bases — before José Caballero added an RBI single.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024
Verb
After a busy season trotting in and out of Paris for Vogue World and the gymnastics finals at the Olympics, Kendall Jenner is string bikini-ing her way around Formentera with friends.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
Now is one of the best times to trot onto a horseback riding trail and soak up some of Colorado's stunning scenery — and abundant wildflowers — atop a saddle.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 28 July 2024
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“Trot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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