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
“The committee wants evidence that inflation is trending lower — i.e. lower core inflation — to feel comfortable refraining from a rate hike,” said Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
At the same time, it cautioned that cost inflation is trending upwards.
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
“Geez, her touching the crystal is trending at number one! Can you believe that?”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
