trend
noun
the general course or prevailing tendency; drift.
have been trending
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present perfect progressiveof trend.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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The New York Fed reported last year that the income levels of the places where first-time home buyers are making purchases have been trending downward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Traditional IPO fees run as high at 7% of the issue, though fees have been trending toward 1% on mega-deals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
When you look at the core goods basket, almost all other categories have been trending higher External link —and all price levels are above where they were in April 2025.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Central-bank purchases of gold have been trending higher, but there hasn’t been a major change in their pace, Adrian noted.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
Hashtags about the strong winds, and the warning that those weighing less than 50kg could be swept away, have been trending on Chinese social media.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025
