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 Jacob Rodriguez, Jordyn Brooks, Chris Johnson and Phillips look like definite foundational players, and Robinson is trending in the right direction. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 In other words, profits are trending the right way, big time. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Dangerously sharp pointed toes have been trending in the footwear space and have been spotted in the latest collections by Saint Laurent, Gucci and more. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Dramatic mermaid skirts, bubble tiers, and layers strengthened with horsehair and crinoline are all trending in the year ahead. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Could Manning look to the transfer portal if things continue trending south in Austin? — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Schotty is 9-13-1 thus far, and trending in a southerly direction. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 The trending chill pill design pairs velvety matte finishes with luminous cat-eye accents, with each nail getting its own dose of seasonal color. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 Other companies soon took note of the trending Tempur-Pedic and then began to introduce their own foam mattresses. — Jaklin Romine oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
  1. leaning
  2. curving
  3. tending
Verb
  • In the West, companies like to stay private a little longer, but Asian firms are leaning toward a more accelerated timeline, according to Lee, senior managing partner at Granite Asia.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But a crop of Senate candidates in more conservative-leaning states like Iowa, Texas, Kansas and Ohio, and Democratic hopefuls in newly competitive House districts, have surged in polls and fundraising.
    — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaning
Verb
  • The tangle of stubby points stood out like overgrown thumbs, and the down-curving prongs on either side of his head were at least a foot long.
    — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Elsewhere, the opposition are man-to-man across the pitch, with full-backs ready to jump forward and McBurnie curving his run to block out the short pass to Tyrone Mings.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of curving
Verb
  • McCollum spent summers working cattle, branding steers and tending to his grandfather's ranch alongside his cousins.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Recent history, the Acton strategists noted, has shown GOP voters tending to migrate back to the party in the final days before an election.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
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