trending

[tren-ding]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trending¹

First recorded in 2005–10; trend ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

At the same time, payroll growth has been trending lower.

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California student test scores remain lower than before the pandemic, but are trending upward, with the Compton and L.A. school districts among those with especially strong growth and results that have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

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Consumer sentiment dropped nearly 6% in August, after trending up in June and July, according to a closely watched index from the University of Michigan.

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And according to those on the frontlines, the age of users is trending downwards.

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While traditional TV viewing figures have been trending downwards, the reach of online personalities has only increased.

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