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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
Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 9 May 2026
Prada, perpetually ahead of the trends, continues to refine and update its America’s Cup models, originally made for its Luna Rossa sailing team in the late 1990s.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Even as trends move quickly, Burton stays authentic to its roots while continuing to innovate.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Vega said that homebuilding trends on display this year include smart home technology, flexible floor plans for multiple generations living under one roof, work from home spaces, community amenities and a shift from grays to more natural tones.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Unfavorable trends in exchange rates also hit its profit margins, said Toyota, which is headquartered in Toyota city, central Japan.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The Fair Pricing Act could help stop these dangerous trends and lead to tangible savings.
—Manny Pastreich, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
In contrast, other regions had different trends.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Beyond Tuesday, the forecast trends much warmer and remains unsettled.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 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
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
Forest fires have prompted both humans and wildlife to move to new places, increasing the risk, said Roberto Debbag, vice president of the Latin American Society of Vaccinology, while tourism trends have also had an effect.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 9 May 2026
Prada, perpetually ahead of the trends, continues to refine and update its America’s Cup models, originally made for its Luna Rossa sailing team in the late 1990s.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Even as trends move quickly, Burton stays authentic to its roots while continuing to innovate.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Vega said that homebuilding trends on display this year include smart home technology, flexible floor plans for multiple generations living under one roof, work from home spaces, community amenities and a shift from grays to more natural tones.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Unfavorable trends in exchange rates also hit its profit margins, said Toyota, which is headquartered in Toyota city, central Japan.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The Fair Pricing Act could help stop these dangerous trends and lead to tangible savings.
—Manny Pastreich, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
In contrast, other regions had different trends.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Verb
Industry trends analysis supports this shift.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Beyond Tuesday, the forecast trends much warmer and remains unsettled.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 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
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
Noun
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Americans of all political tendencies increasingly favor sweeping, disorienting political change.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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With the Jax-sized hole in the cast, the narcissistic tendencies in the other men become more glaring, showing how covert mistreatment can slowly chip away at a relationship.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mother’s Day tends to be about devotion and closeness.—
Joshua Coleman,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like Pisces, this flower grows in water, representing the fish that swim amongst the tides.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The tides had shifted, nearly stranding us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a brief moment in TimothĂ©e 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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Staff were stationed throughout, giving runners directions, passing out water and cheering us on.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Regular service on the Tehran–Moscow route will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in both directions, IRNA reported, citing officials with Mahan Air.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Trends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trends. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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