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as in tide
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
according to the survey, there's a growing trend for companies to run their own day-care centers for the benefit of employees
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as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
still had a coat from the last trend for fake fur, when the material lined everything from boots to coats to bracelets
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as in to tend
to show a liking or proneness (for something)
during the winter our school system trends toward canceling school at the drop of a hat—or at least a snowflake
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow
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Recent Examples of trend
Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
The trend for wide and baggy jeans continued, especially styles that were ripped and shredded.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
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Noun
That containment was up 4% from the day before, but a gradual warming trend could dry out the land and create more active fire conditions, according to the release.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
The trend for wide and baggy jeans continued, especially styles that were ripped and shredded.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Verb
Best of all, the fabric is trending across so many great brands in various styles, from mini dresses to fashionable button-downs.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trend
Noun
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Trying to stop it is like ordering the tides to stop.—
Matt O'Brien,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The job market is constantly shifting for Gen Z, and many of them are tired of trying to navigate the rising tides of change.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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This simplicity and efficiency is a big part of the reason why rucking is the hottest new fitness craze.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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From classics to new crazes, here are the most popular spots to grab a quick and delicious chicken sandwich, according to Yelp.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Stink bugs tend to drop when frightened, so fill a cup with soapy water and hold it under the stink bug.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard closed at Loop 101 Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale was scheduled to close in both directions at Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) from 9 p.m. July 25 to 5 a.m. July 28 for a widening project, according to ADOT.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Cosmic rays bounce across the universe in all directions, meaning Earth is bombarded from all sides by trillions of them.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Verb
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Some organizations are leaning into structured mandates and tighter operational models.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Six years later, many Democrats and party leaders are leaning into the GOP infighting and far-right anger over the Trump administration's handling of the case, raising the issue in press conferences, social media posts and on the floor of the House.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Because many young parents grew up at a time when diseases like measles were not common, there can be a tendency to not recognize their seriousness.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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According to this report, such a tendency creates a false sense of immediacy, which can have a negative impact of real social relationships.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Trend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trend. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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