trotted

verb

Definition of trottednext
past tense of trot
1
as in jogged
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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2
as in scurried
to proceed or move quickly now trot along and get washed up for supper

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotted
  1. ran
  2. run
  3. sprinted
  4. drove
  5. jumped
  6. zipped
Verb
  • And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ran
Verb
  • In 2020, the two ran again, with Nanos winning by a slim margin.
    Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Value Wi-Fi Plan runs $22.10 per day pre-cruise and $26 onboard – previously $19.55 and $23 – while the Premium Wi-Fi Plan costs $23.80 per day when purchased in advance and $28 on the ship.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of run
Verb
  • Upon landing in the city on Tuesday, Lauren rushed to the Bund, sprinted up the stairs, and arrived just in time for the exhilarating moment.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
  • At the final whistle Saturday, the players and coaches on the bench sprinted on to the field as if trying to outrun 10 seasons of mediocrity.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprinted
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  • The Fading Allure Of The Annual Upgrade In the golden age of automotive innovation during the 1950s and 1960s, each new model year brought excitement and innovative features that drove consumers to dealerships.
    Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drove
Verb
  • Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Listen to this article A number of rescue crews responded to the waters in Bridgeport after an individual jumped off a ferry boat and plunged into the harbor on Tuesday night.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumped
Verb
  • Fighters zipped around the city in flatback trucks and milled around in the streets.
    Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The blanket can be zipped inside the pillow pouch for instant accessibility without taking up an egregious amount of space, and the back of the pillow is fitted with a trolley strap so it can be stacked atop your luggage to keep your hands free.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of zipped
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