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: the general movement over time of a statistically detectable change
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: a statistical curve reflecting such a change
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: a line of general direction or movement
the trend of the coast turned toward the west
trended; trending; trends
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: to extend in a general direction : follow a general course
mountain ranges trending north and south
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: to veer in a new direction : bend
a coastline that trends westward
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: to generate or attract a lot of interest or attention especially online and in social media
a trending news story
… a database that combs about 42 sources, including blogs, social media, peer-to-peer sites, video destinations, Twitter and popular Web sites to present a complete view of how brands, topics and ideas are trending online.—
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Examples of trend in a Sentence
Noun
the downward trend of the stock market
Digital technology is the latest trend in television.
There is a disturbing trend toward obesity in children.
Verb
during the winter our school system trends toward canceling school at the drop of a hat—or at least a snowflake
the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow
Recent Examples on the WebChristi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
In fact, trying too hard to keep up with trend cycles could alienate shoppers.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Economy seats used to recline back four inches and now the standard is two inches.
Pre-reclined seats are also becoming a trend.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Only two other congressional districts – Ohio’s 9th District, spanning from the Indiana border to the tip of Lake Erie, and Maine’s 2nd District, which encompasses the state’s northern territory – experienced the same trend with their incumbent Democrats.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Early signs show the AI revolution isn’t reversing those trends.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
The latest to hop on the trend is The Boring Phone, announced today ahead of Milan Design Week.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee mirroring some national crime trends Milwaukee is one of many cities in which homicides have continued to drop in recent years, following a historic national increase in 2020.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
That trend is now slowing, and much of the population loss was made up for with births and legal immigration.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Kirsten Hansen, who wrote the screenplay during a trip to Ireland, sees romantic comedies made by Netflix and Hallmark trending funnier, with more physical comedy.
—Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
John Tufts covers trending news for the Indianapolis Star.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Redfin stock reached a high of more than $95 per share during the pandemic and its corresponding housing boom, but it’s trended downward ever since, landing at around $5.50.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
New map reveals Hoosiers could see less of the solar eclipse
John Tufts covers trending news for the Indianapolis Star.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Airbnb named upstate New York — including Lake Placid, Buffalo, Rochester and Niagara — at the top of its list of trending domestic destinations for U.S. travelers ahead of the eclipse.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
How today's event stacks up to past quakes Christopher Brito
Christopher Brito is a social media manager and trending content writer for CBS News.
—Christopher Brito, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Other incidents are more targeted, the organizer said, citing a recent trend that saw guests attempt to distract performers playing characters with full-body costumes — especially Mickey — and then aggressively move or twist their heads around.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
In fact, trying too hard to keep up with trend cycles could alienate shoppers.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Economy seats used to recline back four inches and now the standard is two inches.
Pre-reclined seats are also becoming a trend.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Only two other congressional districts – Ohio’s 9th District, spanning from the Indiana border to the tip of Lake Erie, and Maine’s 2nd District, which encompasses the state’s northern territory – experienced the same trend with their incumbent Democrats.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Early signs show the AI revolution isn’t reversing those trends.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
The latest to hop on the trend is The Boring Phone, announced today ahead of Milan Design Week.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee mirroring some national crime trends Milwaukee is one of many cities in which homicides have continued to drop in recent years, following a historic national increase in 2020.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
That trend is now slowing, and much of the population loss was made up for with births and legal immigration.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
Laura Daniella Sepulveda is a trending reporter for the Arizona Republic.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Kirsten Hansen, who wrote the screenplay during a trip to Ireland, sees romantic comedies made by Netflix and Hallmark trending funnier, with more physical comedy.
—Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
John Tufts covers trending news for the Indianapolis Star.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Redfin stock reached a high of more than $95 per share during the pandemic and its corresponding housing boom, but it’s trended downward ever since, landing at around $5.50.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
New map reveals Hoosiers could see less of the solar eclipse
John Tufts covers trending news for the Indianapolis Star.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Airbnb named upstate New York — including Lake Placid, Buffalo, Rochester and Niagara — at the top of its list of trending domestic destinations for U.S. travelers ahead of the eclipse.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
How today's event stacks up to past quakes Christopher Brito
Christopher Brito is a social media manager and trending content writer for CBS News.
—Christopher Brito, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
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