Synonyms of trends

trends 1 of 2

noun

plural of trend

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tendencies
• tides
• directions
• winds
• shifts
• currents
• leanings
• runs
• curves
• drifts
• habits
• customs
• ways
• swings
• propensities
• turns
• downsides
• turnabouts
• tenors
• upsides
• undercurrents
• countercurrents
• countertrends
• undertows

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crazes
• vogues
• enthusiasms
• rages
• styles
• fads
• fashions
• modes
• tons
• flavors
• sensations
• last words
• chics
• buzzes
• passions
• hot tickets
• novelties
• dernier cris
• movements
• infatuations
• fervors
• new waves
• crusades
• cults
• furors
• bandwagons
• crushes
• whims
• nine days' wonders
• to-dos
• wrinkles
• caprices
• fusses
• uproars
• fancies
• hullabaloos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standards
• classics

trends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of trend

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tends
• leans
• inclines
• points
• indicates
• runs
• suggests
• goes
• gravitates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• shuns
• shies (from or away from)

2

as in curves

to turn away from a straight line or course

the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curves
• sweeps
• rounds
• falls off
• winds
• bows
• wheels
• arches
• arcs
• circles
• bends
• loops
• hooks
• turns
• swerves
• crooks
• curls
• spirals
• coils
• curlicues
• twists
• deviates
• veers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trends

Noun

Netflix has lost more than 40% of its value since June 2025 amid concerns about engagement trends and a lack of breakout hits. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

In addition to El Niño, regional climate trends over the past 15 years show a clear signal toward warmer winters across Lower Michigan. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

That same day, Houzz released its 2026 outdoor trends study, reinforcing the zoned-yard pattern. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

But some insiders say her district’s demographics combined with statewide and national political trends could spell trouble in her race against former Matthews town Commissioner Ken McCool. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

It’s also tied with watching trends in accounts receivable to stay on top of potential triggers that could put our business under last-minute pressure. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Those trends were backed up by the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey of business and economic conditions, which was riddled with red flags about higher fuel prices across the country. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Want to try one of the hottest denim trends, like barrel-leg, baggy, or flare jeans? — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026

Seeing kids singing our songs shows how our music continues to transcend generations despite trends. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Forecasters also note that even if the storm trends west, heavy rain and high winds could be concentrated to the east. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

In fall, chocolate brown often trends in fashion as shoppers search for new pieces to add to their wardrobes. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Showers may linger into Friday, while the weekend currently trends cooler and unsettled, with additional shower chances if the front stalls out nearby. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Kylie Jenner gave one of the most divisive summer shoe trends her stamp of approval in a photo dump posted to Instagram on July 15. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Officials said the decrease came during a time of year when crime often trends higher because of summer heat, longer daylight hours and school breaks. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Industry trends analysis supports this shift. — Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026

When tensions are high or people are gloomy, the Dow tends to drop; when people sing a more positive tune, the Dow trends upward. — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026

The New York Times’ daily poll approval average is 43 percent, while RealClearPolitics, which usually trends more Trump-friendly, shows a 44 percent job approval. — Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026