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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At the same time, it cautioned that cost inflation is trending upwards, with the CFO saying the company was starting to see an impact on raw material costs from the Middle East conflict.
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
The ratio chart against the XRT has been trending higher since the start of 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
So that’s something we’ll be following — are we trending over or under that?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
We’re a trending story on Twitter—probably Facebook, too.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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