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as in leaning
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 curving
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 trending
But in the years since, rents have been trending down.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s trending team.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In court papers released by the Justice Department, Michele Spagnuolo was accused of using an internal company tool late last year to look up data on Google's top-trending searches of 2025.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 May 2026
These short, square nails are painted a cool-toned lavender, which is one of this spring’s top trending shades.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
But things sure are trending that way, aren’t they?
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
The trending self-care technique may help relieve stress and tension.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Rates have been mostly trending higher since the war with Iran began.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The shoes were a sort of hybrid mix of mary jane pumps with a mule, a shoe that is currently trending and a style Ferragamo has been producing heavily as of late.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s trending team.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In court papers released by the Justice Department, Michele Spagnuolo was accused of using an internal company tool late last year to look up data on Google's top-trending searches of 2025.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 May 2026
These short, square nails are painted a cool-toned lavender, which is one of this spring’s top trending shades.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
But things sure are trending that way, aren’t they?
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
The trending self-care technique may help relieve stress and tension.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Rates have been mostly trending higher since the war with Iran began.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The shoes were a sort of hybrid mix of mary jane pumps with a mule, a shoe that is currently trending and a style Ferragamo has been producing heavily as of late.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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According to right-leaning economists, the Fed and other central banks enable government growth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On the other side of the 15th floor is the large indoor pool that sits beneath a curving glass ceiling that brings in ample sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Akira Back is located inside The Henderson, the curving tower in Central Hong Kong designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Tackling a personal to-do list alongside others is a double-duty activity that combines the satisfaction of tending to necessary chores with the no less vital work of nurturing relationships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That's the reverse of recent elections, which saw more Democrats voting by mail and Republicans tending to vote in person on Election Day.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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