trend
noun
the general course or prevailing tendency; drift.
is trending
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present progressiveof trend (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Carolina added pieces and is trending up after a strong finish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
When VIX is trending lower, that is bullish for stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
At the same time, it cautioned that cost inflation is trending upwards, with the CFO saying the company was starting to see an impact on raw material costs from the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The intro choreography – where Chaewon interrupts her meditation for a sneaky dance – is trending on TikTok.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
I’m more into whatever is trending that month.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
