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

“This is the reason why the U.S. dollar has been trending higher over the past six months,” he says.

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He added that, while a majority of American drivers is going to see gas prices trending lower in the weeks ahead, most are not going to see anywhere near sub-$2 prices.

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Alphabet’s emergence also is shaking up the megacap tech leader board at a time when broader market volatility is trending higher thanks in part to questions over the sustainability of the current AI spending race.

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Although the state’s drought picture has improved for the moment, scientists caution that conditions across the West are trending hotter and drier because of the burning of fossil fuels and resultant climate change.

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Looking ahead, Sage expects organic revenue growth to be at least 9% and operating margins to continue trending upward for fiscal 2026.

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