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trending

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[tren-ding] / ˈtrɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. emerging as a popular trend.

    trending fashion accessories.

  2. 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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“Escape Tsunami” was the top trending game on Roblox as of Wednesday, having racked up 256 million visits since being created on Dec. 15.

From Barron's

“Inflation is still too high, but it is trending, at least, in the right direction,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s unlikely to cut interest rates again until it gets more proof inflation is trending lower.

From MarketWatch

Everything seemed to be trending in the right direction.

From Los Angeles Times

Delta also said that its December demand had remained healthy and trending up for early 2026.

From MarketWatch

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