trend
noun
the general course or prevailing tendency; drift.
was trending
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past progressiveof trend.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Another example is cookie butter that was trending, especially with the younger demographic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
The game was trending in a far different direction early, when Washington continually attacked the basket and built a 16-5 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025
By the end of the day, the hashtag #hypehouse was trending, and the mansion quickly became an incubator for viral videos.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
Still, I wanted to know how I could up my chances—and how I could generally understand if I was trending in the right direction before it’s too late.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2025
As they scudded before the wind, Bering found that the shore was trending south towards the home harbour.
From Pioneers of the Pacific Coast A Chronicle of Sea Rovers and Fur Hunters by Agnes C. (Agnes Christina) Laut
