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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
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
Remsing, meanwhile, said that commodity-sensitive currencies like the Norwegian krone, Australian dollar and Brazilian real have also trended strongly as the de-dollarization theme petered out and the euro was weakened by the war.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Lingering spotty storms possible Sunday, heat continues With the faster arrival of showers and storms Saturday night, Sunday's forecast has trended a bit drier.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky noted that late-arriving ballots have historically trended more Democratic and progressive than those counted first.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Trump’s approval rating has been net negative for roughly a year and has trended more negative in recent months.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Those tweaks trended up through two rounds and then absolutely shined against Colorado.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The severe weather threat for Monday was predicted to be worse, but has trended downward over the past 24 hours, Dettmann said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
Among key voting groups, white voters with college degrees, who have trended in Democrats' direction in recent years, are among the most enthusiastic to vote, at 64%.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 May 2026
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Remsing, meanwhile, said that commodity-sensitive currencies like the Norwegian krone, Australian dollar and Brazilian real have also trended strongly as the de-dollarization theme petered out and the euro was weakened by the war.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Lingering spotty storms possible Sunday, heat continues With the faster arrival of showers and storms Saturday night, Sunday's forecast has trended a bit drier.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky noted that late-arriving ballots have historically trended more Democratic and progressive than those counted first.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Trump’s approval rating has been net negative for roughly a year and has trended more negative in recent months.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Those tweaks trended up through two rounds and then absolutely shined against Colorado.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The severe weather threat for Monday was predicted to be worse, but has trended downward over the past 24 hours, Dettmann said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
Among key voting groups, white voters with college degrees, who have trended in Democrats' direction in recent years, are among the most enthusiastic to vote, at 64%.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trended
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The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Leaders also tended to give to far more colleagues.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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With fewer people coming to its stores and website to buy workout clothes, the company has also leaned more on discounting to drive sales, which has hurt its bottom line and its reputation as a premium brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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While Turek focused his message on the economy and pitched himself as the most likely candidate to defeat Hinson in November, Wahls leaned into an anti-establishment message that included criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The forecast comes a week after a hail storm swept through the Denver area, delaying hundreds of flights at Denver International Airport.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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While Mercedes won two races last year, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have swept the first six races of the 2026 F1 season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Sunday when her attacker rounded the corner of her Brownsville apartment building located near Glenmore and Christopher Aves.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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Kenady aggressively rounded third and barely beat the throw home with a dramatic headfirst slide.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Trended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trended. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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