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: the general movement over time of a statistically detectable change
also
: a statistical curve reflecting such a change
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: a line of general direction or movement
the trend of the coast turned toward the west
trended; trending; trends
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: to extend in a general direction : follow a general course
mountain ranges trending north and south
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: to veer in a new direction : bend
a coastline that trends westward
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: to generate or attract a lot of interest or attention especially online and in social media
a trending news story
… a database that combs about 42 sources, including blogs, social media, peer-to-peer sites, video destinations, Twitter and popular Web sites to present a complete view of how brands, topics and ideas are trending online.—
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Noun
the downward trend of the stock market
Digital technology is the latest trend in television.
There is a disturbing trend toward obesity in children.
Verb
during the winter our school system trends toward canceling school at the drop of a hat—or at least a snowflake
the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow
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Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
About 100 technologists, brand managers and executives gathered to hear passionate talk about how artificial intelligence will affect consumer trends.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Prime Video India reached viewers in 99% of India’s post codes, according to the streamer, who also said that in 2024, Indian content trended in the Top 10 on Prime Video worldwide every single week.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Patrick Dougall | Wicked - Creator Patrick Dougall speaks with Wicked director Jon M. Chu about the viral Wicked trends that took TikTok by storm.
—Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
About 100 technologists, brand managers and executives gathered to hear passionate talk about how artificial intelligence will affect consumer trends.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
With inflation and interest rates trending upward in recent years, consumers are struggling, and financial experts are flooding the zone with cost-cutting tips.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Prime Video India reached viewers in 99% of India’s post codes, according to the streamer, who also said that in 2024, Indian content trended in the Top 10 on Prime Video worldwide every single week.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Trend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trend. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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