trending
Americanadjective
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emerging as a popular trend.
trending fashion accessories.
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widely mentioned or discussed on the internet, especially on social media websites.
trending topics on Twitter.
Etymology
Origin of trending
First recorded in 2005–10; trend ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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On Sunday nights, I usually plan content for the week and check what’s trending.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Zhang's name began trending in the afternoon amid rumours that he had collapsed while exercising.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The Fed knows raising rates won’t create more oil supply, and are unlikely to hike when the jobless level keeps trending higher, he said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Earlier in the session, major cryptocurrency prices were trending down following renewed threats from the U.S External link. and Iran External link over the weekend, which had bruised financial markets.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
“The Phoenix Riders are trending online over every other team. I bet the Demon Brigade’s unhappy about that.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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