trotting

verb

Definition of trottingnext
present participle of trot
1
as in jogging
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 racing
to proceed or move quickly now trot along and get washed up for supper

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotting
  1. running
  2. galloping
  3. sprinting
  4. driving
  5. zipping
  6. jumping
  7. buzzing
  8. stepping
Verb
  • Enlist the help of a running coach.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
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  • Hobbyhorse competitions feature young enthusiasts trotting, galloping, and cantering on toy horses in various disciplines, such as jumping and dressage.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Horses galloping across the Western plains.
    Reuven Perlman, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of galloping
Verb
  • In the clip, the dog, now named Golden, is seen sprinting after Nelly Jimenez's car and eventually catching up.
    Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Nobody was sprinting down the floor, just kind of hanging around, just trying to veer back to get the ball instead of just pushing it down the court and just being aggressive.
    Jay King, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprinting
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  • Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.
    Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of driving
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  • The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of zipping
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  • Everybody was smiling and literally jumping with joy.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.
    Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of jumping
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  • Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
    Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of buzzing
Verb
  • The ladies of The View are putting down their mugs and stepping away from the Hot Topics table to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
    EW.com, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • With the Yellowstone-verse mastermind stepping behind the camera for the anticipated conclusion, the stakes are even higher around how the series will go out, and if the ending will pave way for a future.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stepping
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