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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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as in racing
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trotting
The Seattle indie rock band, led by Ben Bridwell, will now embark on a spring tour to celebrate that milestone, trotting across the United States later this month.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
If Prime Minister Mark Carney has a reputation as a globe-trotting elite who wows the Davos crowd, his main rival, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, has a decidedly different profile.
—Brian Platt, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond the prestige and globe-trotting lifestyle, being a pilot comes with six-figure pay, is AI-proof, and—perhaps surprisingly—requires no college degree.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
What starts out as a murder mystery set amid Oxford’s dreaming spires becomes a globe-trotting adventure with a very personal angle for Holmes and family.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The art market has its share of globe-trotting fairs but few glamorous female-centric industry events—until now.
—Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The globe-trotting political thriller's star, Claire Danes, will join forces with her old parter in crime-fighting, Damian Lewis, to present one of the evening's awards.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon is trotting into your sign, empowering your ability to get in touch with your soul and stay that way.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
If Prime Minister Mark Carney has a reputation as a globe-trotting elite who wows the Davos crowd, his main rival, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, has a decidedly different profile.
—Brian Platt, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond the prestige and globe-trotting lifestyle, being a pilot comes with six-figure pay, is AI-proof, and—perhaps surprisingly—requires no college degree.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
What starts out as a murder mystery set amid Oxford’s dreaming spires becomes a globe-trotting adventure with a very personal angle for Holmes and family.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The art market has its share of globe-trotting fairs but few glamorous female-centric industry events—until now.
—Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The globe-trotting political thriller's star, Claire Danes, will join forces with her old parter in crime-fighting, Damian Lewis, to present one of the evening's awards.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon is trotting into your sign, empowering your ability to get in touch with your soul and stay that way.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trotting
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Attractive people jogging, skating, strolling along the waterfront.—
Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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When officers reviewed surveillance footage, Ludwig could allegedly be seen jogging away from the restroom seconds before the woman left, according to the court document.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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But the pictures of Jane and Adam in her wallet in the safe triggered a wave of negative thoughts racing through my mind.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But Antonelli, who is racing in just his second F1 season, is now mounting a challenge of his own.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Current board members Kay Coen and Jeff Siems, who is also the school board vice president, are not running for re-election.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ultra Music Festival returned to Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for its second day Saturday, with music running from noon to midnight across seven stages.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meza Gonzalez and David Christian, one of her attorneys, refused to answer questions from reporters about the plea agreement, hurrying down a flight of stairs at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the play’s climax, the hero is stripped naked and lashed to a horse, which is sent galloping across the stage.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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About two minutes into the exchange, Jones begins galloping toward Prignano, who is able to back away and keep his distance from him as the two are in the middle of the street.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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But here from West Palm Beach’s cheap seats, people scurrying inside glass conjures up those halcyon summers of magnifying glasses, ants and mean kids.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Someone walking outside paused for a second, taking a closer look, before scurrying on their way.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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Massive crowds were packed shoulder-to-shoulder, dancing wildly, brawling and turning the shoreline into a scene of disorder right before multiple gunshots sent thousands sprinting in panic.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Audio from the Tread is more than loud enough even when huffing, puffing, and sprinting through a challenging interval.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Woods' vehicle had been traveling between 84 and 87 mph in an area with a 45 mph speed limit, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said at the time.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Trotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trotting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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