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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
ABC News, 2 May 2026
Fans often describe the industry’s history as unofficial eras, characterized by different trends and waves of new artists.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 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
Across the country, shrinking enrollment has been one of the most troubling trends in public education.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
At the same time, broader industry trends are pushing prices higher, Henderson said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026
In contrast, other regions had different trends.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The wellness boost While Smoothie King was growing before the current frenzy for protein and fiber, the trends have boosted its sales at a time when many restaurant chains are struggling to attract frugal consumers.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Among the favorable trends noted was a decline in unsheltered veteran homelessness, down 12%; unsheltered people ages 18 through 24 dropped 26%; and people living in vehicles decreased 14%.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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
Food trends are also spreading quickly through social media.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Fans often describe the industry’s history as unofficial eras, characterized by different trends and waves of new artists.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 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
Across the country, shrinking enrollment has been one of the most troubling trends in public education.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
At the same time, broader industry trends are pushing prices higher, Henderson said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026
In contrast, other regions had different trends.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The wellness boost While Smoothie King was growing before the current frenzy for protein and fiber, the trends have boosted its sales at a time when many restaurant chains are struggling to attract frugal consumers.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Among the favorable trends noted was a decline in unsheltered veteran homelessness, down 12%; unsheltered people ages 18 through 24 dropped 26%; and people living in vehicles decreased 14%.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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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On overcrowded plants, that tends to be at the top.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Why Baking Soda Is Best For Grout Like white vinegar, baking soda tends to be a tried-and-true household cleaner for it's effectiveness at removing dirt and grime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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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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Both Dunn and Hobbes noted that the Supreme Court was once a place where Black voters could see justice for their rights, but the recent decision is further indication tides are changing.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The tides represent the highs and lows of life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 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 8 May. 2026.
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