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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
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Green has been a trending color for several seasons.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
But homicides in the city are trending down this year.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Smaller watches are trending, which is also benefiting the Reverso business.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ted Nguyen of The Athletic is not convinced Rodgers and company are trending to be a top AFC team just yet.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
When healthy, Horton was trending toward being named the club’s Game 1 starter in the Wild Card Series.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Green has been a trending color for several seasons.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
But homicides in the city are trending down this year.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Smaller watches are trending, which is also benefiting the Reverso business.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ted Nguyen of The Athletic is not convinced Rodgers and company are trending to be a top AFC team just yet.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
When healthy, Horton was trending toward being named the club’s Game 1 starter in the Wild Card Series.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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The new album is described as leaning into the band's early post-punk and goth influences.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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His political director quit the two-month-old campaign, and the candidate apologized — but now Platner is taking a rare, risky approach by leaning into the controversy.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Einstein, massive objects shape the space around them, as their gravity bends space-time, curving paths of light rays near by.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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People seeking a reprieve from tending to the lawn will be happy when temperatures drop, usually signaling a break from outdoor tasks.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Drew Broussard is tending the horror hearth.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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