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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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
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Katey Psencik is the breaking and trending editor at the Austin American-Statesman.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, The Providence Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Issa’s once solidly Republican district had been trending more moderate in recent years.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks are 2-4 in their last six games and are trending downward as KU inches toward postseason play.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Katey Psencik is the breaking and trending editor at the Austin American-Statesman.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, The Providence Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Issa’s once solidly Republican district had been trending more moderate in recent years.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks are 2-4 in their last six games and are trending downward as KU inches toward postseason play.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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That was a major downgrade from his current district, which swallows up right-leaning eastern San Diego County and the conservative pockets of Temecula and Murrieta.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Last June, Naomi Welikala noticed a line curving around the block of her local American Legion, an unassuming building that rarely invited commotion.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The must-read (Matt Mais / Yurok Tribe) In a potentially historic win for condor conservation, Yurok wildlife officials say there might be a condor pair tending to an egg in the tribe’s Northern California homeland — where condors haven’t nested for more than a century.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In fact, McCormack is working on his memoir, a story that begins with his days as a young lad tending sheep, pigs, horses, chickens and the occasional beef cow on his family’s farm.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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