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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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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
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
The straight-cut pants are just wide enough to suit popular wide-leg trends without feeling baggy.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
That in-between energy is exactly what’s shaping this month’s biggest nail trends, according to professional nail artists.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
How and when this happens is simultaneously hugely straightforward and also infinitely mysterious, which is why publishers try to chase trends.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
These trends haven’t gone unnoticed.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Minimalism has held a top spot on the list of popular interior design trends because of its clean, simple aesthetic.
—Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite TikTok’s recent troubles, the video-sharing platform has always been a plentiful source of fun, whimsical trends, and the owl impression meme has sparked a surprising amount of creativity.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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
The forecast trends much warmer across Maryland Following a noticeably more comfortable Tuesday afternoon, the warming trend continues through the middle of the workweek.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Notably, sperm count and motility have dropped significantly since the 1950s, trends some studies link to environmental pollutants like microplastics and pesticides.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
The straight-cut pants are just wide enough to suit popular wide-leg trends without feeling baggy.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
That in-between energy is exactly what’s shaping this month’s biggest nail trends, according to professional nail artists.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
How and when this happens is simultaneously hugely straightforward and also infinitely mysterious, which is why publishers try to chase trends.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
These trends haven’t gone unnoticed.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Minimalism has held a top spot on the list of popular interior design trends because of its clean, simple aesthetic.
—Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite TikTok’s recent troubles, the video-sharing platform has always been a plentiful source of fun, whimsical trends, and the owl impression meme has sparked a surprising amount of creativity.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The forecast trends much warmer across Maryland Following a noticeably more comfortable Tuesday afternoon, the warming trend continues through the middle of the workweek.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Notably, sperm count and motility have dropped significantly since the 1950s, trends some studies link to environmental pollutants like microplastics and pesticides.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The winter market was not going to be as turbulent as the summer 2025 one had been, but Villa’s tendencies under manager Unai Emery always carry intrigue.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Morina’s complex screenplay has little interest in moral binaries, which tends to leave the politics unspoken.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Brentford’s recruitment tends to favour young, relatively unheralded players with strong underlying numbers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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About 10 minutes outside Page is Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado curves through the vibrant red rock, making for a magnificent sight.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The tides are shifting, but in which direction, in this case, is uncertain.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pristine disappearing sandbars are also a huge draw, allowing visitors to walk on powdery white stretches in the remarkably clear waters as the tides roll out.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s a brief moment in Timothée Chalamet’s video with comedian Druski where a performer comes in, vogues, and blows a kiss to the actor.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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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 line was suspended in both directions while crews cleared the area and repairs were made to the tracks.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Following the crash, Touhy Avenue was closed in both directions between Central and Lehigh avenues, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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In public, Newsom speaks often and openly about his errors, fortifying his image as a bumptious, slightly hapless victim of his own enthusiasms.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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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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His visit to the state comes as a political storm rages in Minnesota, Iowa's neighbor to the north, over his administration's immigration enforcement tactics.—
Brian Smith,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jheck could grow vacant, and was prone to violent rages.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Trends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trends. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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