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as in tendencies
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
according to the survey, there's a growing trend for companies to run their own day-care centers for the benefit of employees
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2
as in crazes
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
still had a coat from the last trend for fake fur, when the material lined everything from boots to coats to bracelets
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as in tends
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 curves
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 trends
Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Both of those trends have been amplified during his second term, Meyler said.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
On the plum carpet, next to Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts, the 45-year-old Skims founder proved to be ahead of the hair trends with an avant-garde updo likely crafted by her longtime stylist, Chris Appleton.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Tiny homes are one of the buzziest housing trends, and this $19,900 model is anything but small, with three bedrooms to prove it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Despite the trends, individual drivers can take a proactive approach to their holiday travel, according to an Insurify official.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
These perceptions, both from a personal and psychological perspective, also further align with trends growing among Gen Z and millennials, who often lean toward sustainable and minimalistic eyewear trends.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
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—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The objective is to respond quickly to present trends.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Yet the trends at home are not irreversible.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Both of those trends have been amplified during his second term, Meyler said.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
On the plum carpet, next to Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts, the 45-year-old Skims founder proved to be ahead of the hair trends with an avant-garde updo likely crafted by her longtime stylist, Chris Appleton.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Tiny homes are one of the buzziest housing trends, and this $19,900 model is anything but small, with three bedrooms to prove it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Despite the trends, individual drivers can take a proactive approach to their holiday travel, according to an Insurify official.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
These perceptions, both from a personal and psychological perspective, also further align with trends growing among Gen Z and millennials, who often lean toward sustainable and minimalistic eyewear trends.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Get weekly deals, trends and product recommendations from USA TODAY Shopping delivered straight to your inbox.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The objective is to respond quickly to present trends.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Competition rises from the mid-40s in 2019 to 100 in much of 2021 and 2022, then trends down in 2024 and this year to a low of 32 in July.
—Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trends
Noun
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The collaboration between certain MAGA influencers and animal-rights activists has drawn out the most confrontational tendencies within each camp.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Steed said her mother was born around the time of the 1953 raid and grew up with anti-government and, in turn, anti-vaccine tendencies.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And while the shoes’ combination of hypercritical foams and carbon fiber is primarily intended for race days, technology tends to trickle down to sneakers for everyday, recovery and tempo runs — creating a ripple effect across the marketplace.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sleep quality tends to decline as people get older, becoming lighter, interrupted, shorter in duration, and less restorative.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The trail brushes past the Bell Rock formation, then curves away from the road and crosses some red rock ledges offering impressive vistas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tides are high, resulting in cautious behavior.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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The swell is expected to drop on Saturday, and the tides are expected to ease through the weekend.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The California Highway Patrol also temporarily shut down State Route 330 in both directions to secure the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Follow the box directions to make this on the stove or in the microwave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trends. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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