trending
Americanadjective
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emerging as a popular trend.
trending fashion accessories.
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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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The stock had been trending steadily downward since 2022, and last year, Dow cut its dividend in half.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The WRS is increasingly advising caution about the U.S. economy since retail purchasing is trending toward discounters, suggesting pressures may be building among lower- and middle-income consumers.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
On Sunday nights, I usually plan content for the week and check what’s trending.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
CDs can be a good choice for conservative money management, but interest rates are trending downward — you can currently find rates of up to 4.2%.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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
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