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as in tended
to show a liking or proneness (for something)
during the winter our school system trends toward canceling school at the drop of a hat—or at least a snowflake
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as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow
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Recent Examples of trended
Over the past several decades, home prices have trended mostly higher.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Still, Congress has trended in the opposite direction, with last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act showering new tax cuts on workers and Social Security recipients.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
By comparison, in 2022, Republicans picked up a handful of seats and narrowly won control of the House, and although Democrats staved off a large-scale GOP wave, Latino voters trended away from Democrats that year.
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Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Fades by Diesel and Balenciaga have a blurred and ombre effect, signaling a shift away from the dirty tints and washes that have trended in recent seasons.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Kotkaniemi’s typically inconsistent offensive numbers trended hard in the wrong direction, too.
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Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Lake Tahoe’s water clarity has reached a plateau, showing no significant long-term improvement or decline, even as the annual average has trended downward over the past several decades.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Consumer price index, change from one year earlier Inflation has trended up since the start of the year, tied largely to rising energy costs and fuel prices.
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Allie Canal,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
The split was immediate, as a large share of social media and several critics framed the move as a kind of digital resurrection that the dead can’t consent to, and Tupac trended for the wrong reasons.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Still, Congress has trended in the opposite direction, with last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act showering new tax cuts on workers and Social Security recipients.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
By comparison, in 2022, Republicans picked up a handful of seats and narrowly won control of the House, and although Democrats staved off a large-scale GOP wave, Latino voters trended away from Democrats that year.
—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Fades by Diesel and Balenciaga have a blurred and ombre effect, signaling a shift away from the dirty tints and washes that have trended in recent seasons.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Kotkaniemi’s typically inconsistent offensive numbers trended hard in the wrong direction, too.
—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Lake Tahoe’s water clarity has reached a plateau, showing no significant long-term improvement or decline, even as the annual average has trended downward over the past several decades.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Consumer price index, change from one year earlier Inflation has trended up since the start of the year, tied largely to rising energy costs and fuel prices.
—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
The split was immediate, as a large share of social media and several critics framed the move as a kind of digital resurrection that the dead can’t consent to, and Tupac trended for the wrong reasons.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trended
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And the use of microbial enrichment tended to increase above-ground biomass in native broadleaf woodland areas by 13% after four years, with the greatest benefits seen in the first year after planting.
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Historically, countries that have aggressively adopted automation have tended toward lower unemployment, not higher.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
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Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer.
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By the 1960s, advertisers have leaned into the new narrative with ads depicting cars as a central piece of home ownership, often showcasing suburban families with a two-car garage.
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Total exports of portable air conditioners from China to Western Europe had already surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, before severe summer heat swept the AC-shy continent.
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The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
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Saturday night’s closing ceremony rounded off the biggest edition to date with guests across the week including Travis Knight, Brad Bird, Ricky Gervais, SS Rajamouli and Peter Lord among many more.
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The cast is rounded out by Coco Jones as Laila’s bestie Jasmine and Langley Kirkwood as the family’s creepy butler.
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“Trended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trended. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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