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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
Indeed, thanks in part to its time-consuming approach, from the late twentieth century through 2016, the number of pardons granted by successive presidents trended steadily downward.
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Goldman shares shot higher on earnings last week but have since trended lower.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Within the last 24 hours, deterministic models, which offer a single output and model ensemble means, have trended toward a stronger system and one that tracks farther north.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No matter the color, the check played a key role in the overall lumberjack aesthetic that trended at the show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Following a summer where the dish trended on TikTok and sparked a wrap battle between Popeyes and McDonald's, Searle is seeing the rush for wraps.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Forecast models have trended warmer, suggesting a transition from rain to a rain/snow mix rather than accumulating snow, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Since then, his career trajectory has only trended further and further upward.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The Huskers have been working for two years to recover from that mess, to the extent that the offensive play has since trended conservative in an attempt to avoid mistakes.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Goldman shares shot higher on earnings last week but have since trended lower.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Within the last 24 hours, deterministic models, which offer a single output and model ensemble means, have trended toward a stronger system and one that tracks farther north.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No matter the color, the check played a key role in the overall lumberjack aesthetic that trended at the show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Following a summer where the dish trended on TikTok and sparked a wrap battle between Popeyes and McDonald's, Searle is seeing the rush for wraps.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Forecast models have trended warmer, suggesting a transition from rain to a rain/snow mix rather than accumulating snow, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Since then, his career trajectory has only trended further and further upward.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The Huskers have been working for two years to recover from that mess, to the extent that the offensive play has since trended conservative in an attempt to avoid mistakes.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trended
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There have been a lot of horrible things that have happened over the centuries, but basic humanity has tended to win out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Maher's daughter-in-law, Shahd Arnaout, 25, who lives in Arlington, says Wael required round-the-clock care, and that several family members have tended to him in his father's absence.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fashion lovers, celebrities, and stylists alike are fans of this polished shoulder bag, thanks to its durable leather, curved top handle, and flat base.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 Dec. 2025
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Additive manufacturing allows load-bearing structures to follow curved, organic geometries dictated by optimization algorithms rather than the straight ribs and stringers of traditional airframes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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That included mixed performances for airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights due to the winter storm that swept much of the United States over the weekend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Lakers were swept by Chicago in their two-game series last season, including a wild 119-117 loss at the United Center on Josh Giddey's half-court shot at the buzzer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Red Sox rounded out their spring training roster on Friday, announcing the addition of 14 non-roster invitees to big league camp.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Frost and Victoire rounded out the top half of the PWHL standings entering Wednesday night’s game.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Trended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trended. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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