trending

verb

present participle of trend
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 Creators can also ask for ideas for content, how to hook viewers, what captions to use, which audio tracks are trending, and how to script videos. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2026 Chocolate-brown suede is trending across categories, even extending to handbags, according to Yahoo Shopping’s roundup. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 This past year, slim-fit sneakers have been trending right alongside other form-hugging shoes like sneakerinas and soft-leather oxfords. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 Datskovska regularly reports on new, trending fashion releases worth shopping online. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 These trending notes pack an intensity and depth that their warmer weather counterparts lack. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026 The 50-day is rising at $854 and the 200-day at $726, both trending higher underneath price. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Though the small living movement is trending toward larger and more luxurious homes in general, there are still cheap and cheerful tiny houses out there. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The good news is those numbers have been trending downward for decades. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
  1. leaning
  2. curving
  3. tending
Verb
  • Her existence within pop spaces has come with a bit of inherent tension, as generally left-leaning pop fans have long viewed her potential political affiliations with skepticism.
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • However, several Democrats, especially those in red-leaning districts, seem to be changing their messaging and backtracking on pro-transgender stances in their latest campaign ads.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of leaning
Verb
  • That’s apt because the technological stroke that’s allowed Jamestown to revive One Times Square’s interiors is the evolution of digital screens that can slink along curving walls and respond to touch.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The unintended effect of low-density construction, restrictive zoning, and curving roads is a staggering increase in the distance between destinations.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of curving
Verb
  • For four months, the Napa grower spent four to five hours a day tending four giant pumpkin plants, watching their vines, nurturing their fruit and waiting to see just how big one of them might get.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • If your heart needs soothing, go visit a grave in need of tending.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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