trend
noun
the general course or prevailing tendency; drift.
has been trending
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present perfect progressiveof trend (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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And the term "Yangote" – a pun in the Hausa language essentially meaning "we all have a share now" - has been trending on social media.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Insider sentiment has been trending lower for several years now, as you can see from the accompanying chart.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The ratio chart against the XRT has been trending higher since the start of 2026.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
“As my income from social media has ramped up, the farm economy has been trending down,” Kent said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Ah? now I know the direction my thought has been trending.
From A Daughter of the Snows by Jack London
