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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Relevance
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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
Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Julianna Duennes Russ is a breaking and trending news reporter at the Austin American-Statesman.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 29 Jan. 2026
But things are currently trending in the wrong direction for the rookie.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter at IndyStar.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Julianna Duennes Russ is a breaking and trending news reporter at the Austin American-Statesman.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 29 Jan. 2026
But things are currently trending in the wrong direction for the rookie.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter at IndyStar.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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Kimmel had a tumultuous 2025, temporarily going off the air after conservative-leaning affiliate owners suspended the show following Kimmel’s remarks in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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While China has a more advanced humanoid and service bot ecosystem, European startups are leaning into drones, while American firms dominate in premium medical bots and robotics software.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead of impulsive purchases and behaviors, people in the midst of a midlife crisis are really just struggling with kitchen table issues, including tending to their physical and mental health and supporting extended family.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Logging off healed the deep wound of constantly watching other people’s lives instead of tending to my own.—
Lee Tilghman,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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