TROTTING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

trotting

verb

present participle of trot

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 With his dog trotting closely behind him, Harlow greeted fans as many waited in line for New Balance backpacks and swag. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Donald Steven Lang, 62, was taken into custody over the weekend at the request of the United States, federal authorities said Tuesday, ending a far-reaching search for the globe-trotting sailor. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The referee’s visual countdown may prove worthless if the player trotting off has his back to the official, which will invariably be the case. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Despite its globe-trotting kidnapping plot, much of the movie’s tension comes down to people in rooms trying to persuade an old man to part with his money. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The psychological revenge thriller of Season 1 opens up into a globe-trotting espionage thriller taking Reece across the Indian Ocean, Southern and Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Live Nation is the sponsor behind Shakira's latest tour, the globe-trotting Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Grande and Erivo went on a globe-trotting press tour for the ages to promote the movie musical. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 Netflix’s teen adventure mystery will kick off one last globe-trotting treasure hunt on August 20. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

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With his team trailing in the bottom of the 10th inning, Contreras grounded out to third and was once again booed after jogging down the line.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
In Maine, where she was surrounded by outdoorsy types jogging and hiking, and had access to a free gym on campus and money for healthy foods, Marnik had remade herself.

— Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of jogging

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Dustin Arnold, were racing as fast as 120 mph in order to get to the scene.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
While Western pharmaceutical firms are racing to develop a vaccine — some of which are close to trials — none are expected to be widely available soon, putting the onus for containing the disease on underfunded DRC authorities.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of racing

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Immediately, several social media users accused him of running another scheme.

— Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The festival sits on 16 acres and will have more 175 crafters, 50 food and drink booths and 25 stages of entertainment running all day.

— Rashad Alexander August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of running

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That’s how Drake Maye ended his latest two-minute drill at Patriots training camp Monday, a meandering march that began around midfield and ended with Maye hurrying the offense to the 3-yard line with 10 seconds on the clock.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 May 2026

Definition of hurrying

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One gang wears football pads as armor and comes galloping in on horses, whooping like the Apaches in a John Ford movie.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
At sunset, boys who live in a nearby village are galloping bareback down the beach on their Sumba ponies.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of galloping

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During the friendship arc, fans can see Hawkins High School, while in a darker moment, windows will be illuminated with the images of scurrying rats.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Hikers often spot these charismatic creatures perched on boulders or scurrying through wildflowers.

— Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scurrying

Verb

Then, after a bullet hit Kirk, Robinson could be seen darting across the roof, dropping to ground level and sprinting away on foot, Hull added.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
These paddles weren’t designed for sprinting across dry soil, but were built to swim.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprinting

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Jiwan Jyoti, a US citizen, was traveling with Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company and has been listed by the group as missing.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Go Beyond the 4x4 Of course, traveling by Icelandic truck is part of the thrill, but the adventure extends well beyond the vehicle itself.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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