1
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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2
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
What illnesses are currently trending in Boise?
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Hali Smith
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
But the skatepark community has been trending to more beginner and intermediate level users since then, Hunter said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
But almost every team has already closed the gap and is trending ahead of 2025 on the sponsor side.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The other four trending domestic locations are Orlando, Longboat Key, Pensacola Beach and Baltimore.
—Eva Flowe
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
One of the top trending movies on Netflix this holiday season is 'The Six Triple Eight', which tells the true story of an Ohio woman who made history during World War II.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Hali Smith
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
But the skatepark community has been trending to more beginner and intermediate level users since then, Hunter said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
But almost every team has already closed the gap and is trending ahead of 2025 on the sponsor side.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The other four trending domestic locations are Orlando, Longboat Key, Pensacola Beach and Baltimore.
—Eva Flowe
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
One of the top trending movies on Netflix this holiday season is 'The Six Triple Eight', which tells the true story of an Ohio woman who made history during World War II.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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Now, the city is split into three Republican-leaning districts, its majority-Black population sliced up and bound to mostly white, rural and conservative communities along lines that branch away from Fowler and Wilson’s East Memphis neighborhood.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The Rosemary Rose, a rooftop lounge inspired by the French Riviera, draws a lively mix of locals and hotel guests with inventive cocktails, Mediterranean-leaning small plates, and sweeping city views.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Wilson is zoned for the 9th District, which extends across most of the state’s southern border before curving up to encompass the largely white and affluent Nashville suburbs.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Wilson is zoned for the 9th District, which extends across most of the state’s southern border before curving up to encompass the largely white and affluent Nashville suburbs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Pitching coach Ruben Niebla is tending to a family matter and is expected to return to the team for tomorrow’s series finale here.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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