- present participle of trend.
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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Receiver isn’t the only position at which the Trojans are trending young.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Insider sentiment has been trending lower for several years now, as you can see from the accompanying chart.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Greggs's pivot towards healthier products and trending drinks has helped it boost sales, with the bakery chain reporting a 20% rise in profit over the first half of the year.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
In this case, Chinese authorities have not completely banned the discussion – keywords such as "Wang Wang" and "animal protection" still come up as trending search terms.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“The Phoenix Riders are trending online over every other team. I bet the Demon Brigade’s unhappy about that.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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