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
However, the Cavaliers are not comfortable enough to trot out their star guard for a very important Game 1.
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
To worsen matters, head coach JJ Redick continued to trot out smaller lineups because starting center Jaxson Hayes was in foul trouble or otherwise ineffective.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
The other guests were a little better-known, if hardly the kind of superstar cameo that usually gets trotted out for headlines at Coachella.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
The lineup supporting Vásquez will mirror what the Padres trotted out on Friday for their first right-hander of the season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
To worsen matters, head coach JJ Redick continued to trot out smaller lineups because starting center Jaxson Hayes was in foul trouble or otherwise ineffective.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
The other guests were a little better-known, if hardly the kind of superstar cameo that usually gets trotted out for headlines at Coachella.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
The lineup supporting Vásquez will mirror what the Padres trotted out on Friday for their first right-hander of the season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trot out
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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For investors watching the fintech space, Aether's approach offers a refreshing alternative to companies chasing the latest tech buzzwords.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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