TROT OUT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

trot out

verb

Definition of trot out

as in to offer

to put before another for acceptance or consideration after no one bought the first explanation, they trotted out another

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Recent Examples of trot out Turn Over a New Leaf Save Mama’s treasured cabbage ware for dining room celebrations, and trot out its shatterproof counterpart, the Classic Cabbage Dessert Plate in Burgundy, for carefree parties in the backyard. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 All of this is the kind of success story that gets touted in quarterly earnings reports and leads to talent getting trotted out in front of advertisers in drafty event halls. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 McDonald’s has trotted out more offerings for its price-sensitive diners, such as a $4 breakfast, and more items for under $3 as high gas and grocery prices leave millions of Americans with less discretionary income. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 All married slap bass to thrash guitar, but if most of their cohort alternated rapping and belting on the vocal front, Primus trotted out Claypool as more of a hyperliterate carnival barker. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trot out

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Sweet Stack offers a variety of flavors, including plain, strawberry, mango, lemon, thai tea and brown sugar.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, a Democrat, said Uthmeier likely wasn’t called to testify because the grand jury didn’t want to offer him immunity.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of offer

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Suggest the plan, capture the takeaways, and give everyone one clear action.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Utilizing quick, short passes, Hayes completed 14 of his first 16 attempts, including a 26-yard touchdown strike to sophomore tight end Ian Figi that gave Naperville Central a 14-0 lead.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

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The new Alaska National Park Grand Slam Small Group Adventure, run by tour operator Off the Beaten Path, will bring visitors to every national park in the 49th state next summer.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The official Love Island USA account is competing for attention with 12 different personal accounts being run by people who have never been media-trained and have every incentive to play for engagement, not brand safety.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

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