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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
Polls and pundits believe Democrats are modestly favored to win the statewide referendum that is aimed at rejiggering district lines to transform the blue-trending state’s delegation from a 6-5 Democratic edge to a likely 10-1 juggernaut.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
With slugger Juan Soto on the IL and Bichette’s three-year, $126 million deal trending into the worst free agent signing of the offseason, Mets owner Steve Cohen can only pray that the early-season slump is a blip, and the hitting will rebound when Soto returns.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But the venue’s main goal is to bring broadband viewers into the CNN fold who are interested in the latest news on trending topics, and not necessarily on time slots or talent.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
His game is trending in the right direction.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The lines have been trending higher — and when momentum has been behind the stock, price has respected them.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and new federal data shows that another drop last year brought the rate down to the lowest on record.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
In a world full of influencers and trending aesthetics, figuring out your personal style has become both easier and overwhelming.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
With slugger Juan Soto on the IL and Bichette’s three-year, $126 million deal trending into the worst free agent signing of the offseason, Mets owner Steve Cohen can only pray that the early-season slump is a blip, and the hitting will rebound when Soto returns.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But the venue’s main goal is to bring broadband viewers into the CNN fold who are interested in the latest news on trending topics, and not necessarily on time slots or talent.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
His game is trending in the right direction.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The lines have been trending higher — and when momentum has been behind the stock, price has respected them.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and new federal data shows that another drop last year brought the rate down to the lowest on record.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
In a world full of influencers and trending aesthetics, figuring out your personal style has become both easier and overwhelming.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Coastal Commission decision gave political cover to lawmakers in liberal-leaning communities to approve the bill that will speed up home construction by exempting most projects from deep environmental review.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hiding in a labyrinth of gardens and more than 50 art installations, private bungalows and three-bedroom villas with freshwater pools overlook Crete’s curving, mountainous coastline.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Planting a tree or tending to a garden is a simple way for individuals to contribute to the climate fight, Chris Cerveny, a soil science and agronomy expert and co-founder of Just Good Soil, an agricultural company that focuses on regenerative gardening practices, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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