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as in leaning
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 curving
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 trending
One of the top trending movies on Netflix this holiday season is 'The Six Triple Eight', which tells the true story of an Ohio woman who made history during World War II.
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Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media apps are forums where people post hot takes on what’s trending, rather than waiting for all the facts to emerge and considering all sides before arriving at careful conclusions.
—Kara Alaimo, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Be cautious about salary increases – Given the stabilization of labor markets and the reduction in employee movement, salary budgets are trending down.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
This means researching places like Domain Name Journal, Domain Name Wire, Website Magazine and other credible mediums to get an idea of what’s trending, what’s not and what brokers are making waves in the industry.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Here’s everything to know about the trending makeup look.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media apps are forums where people post hot takes on what’s trending, rather than waiting for all the facts to emerge and considering all sides before arriving at careful conclusions.
—Kara Alaimo, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Be cautious about salary increases – Given the stabilization of labor markets and the reduction in employee movement, salary budgets are trending down.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
This means researching places like Domain Name Journal, Domain Name Wire, Website Magazine and other credible mediums to get an idea of what’s trending, what’s not and what brokers are making waves in the industry.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Here’s everything to know about the trending makeup look.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trending
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Multiple heavyweights are going to declare in Fall of 2026, so why not get a jump on them and have the Left-leaning media all to yourself?Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Wyss’s influence is felt in other ways in Kansas, because the billionaire’s foundation helps fund the umbrella group for the left-leaning Kansas Reflector news outlet.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead of curving up to Cactus Garden, the winding road was straightened, leaving it 1,000 feet from the gas station and lodge.Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hairstylist Chris Appleton is known for tending to the tresses of Arianna Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Sofia Vergara, among others, as well as for his brand partnership with Color Wow.WWD Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hairstylist Chris Appleton is known for tending to the tresses of Arianna Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Sofia Vergara, among others, as well as for his brand partnership with Color Wow.WWD Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Trending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trending. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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