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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
John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Afterward, trot around the cheery network of vendors serving Scottish delicacies and winter drinks, or pick up last-minute artisanal gifts and decorations at the market’s many boutique stalls.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 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
Turkey trots are booming: The race technology company RunSignup says its platform alone will register and/or time more than 900 turkey trots, up more than 100 from a year ago.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Afterward, trot around the cheery network of vendors serving Scottish delicacies and winter drinks, or pick up last-minute artisanal gifts and decorations at the market’s many boutique stalls.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 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
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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
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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
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Kick-off times at the Copa America — which ran from June 20 to July 14 at 14 venues across the United States — were at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm ET (11pm, 12am, 1am and 2am GMT).—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The show was slated to run from April 11 to May 11 before heading to Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Manchester.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump has promised to cut taxes and ease regulations on business, which could speed GDP growth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The answer was to stretch the silicon crystal lattice somewhat, allowing charge to speed through faster.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 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 3 Feb. 2025.
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