trend
1 of 2noun
ˈtrend 
1
a
: a prevailing tendency or inclination : drift
current trends in education
b
: a general movement : swing
the trend toward suburban living
c
: a current style or preference : vogue
new fashion trends
d
: a line of development : approach
new trends in cancer research
2
: the general movement over time of a statistically detectable change
also : a statistical curve reflecting such a change
3
: a line of general direction or movement
the trend of the coast turned toward the west
trend
2 of 2verb
trended; trending; trends
intransitive verb
1
a
: to show a tendency : incline
prices trending upward
b
: to become deflected : shift
opinions trending toward conservatism
2
a
: to extend in a general direction : follow a general course
mountain ranges trending north and south
b
: to veer in a new direction : bend
a coastline that trends westward
3
: to generate or attract a lot of interest or attention especially online and in social media
a trending news story
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Synonyms
Noun
- current
- direction
- drift
- leaning
- run
- tendency
- tide
- wind
Verb
- incline
- lean
- run
- tend
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Example Sentences
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
Recent Examples on the Web Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 That trend means that public health messaging and vaccines are not effectively reaching those communities, said Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Amanda Seitz, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 If Apple follows that trend this year, iOS 16 would launch on Sept. 12. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 But this group of mothers is bucking that trend and using psilocybin to heal trauma. Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 That philanthropic trend continues today with Breakthrough Listen, an ambitious SETI program funded by Russian-Israeli multibillionaire Yuri Milner and helmed by BSRC’s Siemion, who was one of Drake’s last protégés. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 That trend might be upturned in 2022, with some unexpected Democratic victories in reliably Republican territory. Kevin Lee, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 As part of that worrisome trend, Massachusetts is projected to see an increase in both extreme precipitation and drought, according to a recent report from UMass Boston. Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 That trend shifted in subsequent years when migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador started journeying north in greater numbers. Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 While more affordable than neighborhoods such as the Bird Streets, prices in the area can still reach eight figures, though averages trend towards $1.5 million. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Instagram story seemed to hint that Prince William is having an affair that is an open secret among British aristocrats—and caused a…um…personal hashtag to trend on Twitter for a day. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 July 2022 Temperatures try to trend a bit lower in the days ahead. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Then came the reviews, many decidedly not raving about Feldstein’s performance, leading Michele to trend yet again. Naveen Kumar, Town & Country, 12 July 2022 Manufactured and marketed with promises to help reduce or prevent a myriad of motion sickness symptoms, these glasses are the latest self-help wonder to currently trend on TikTok. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2022 Historically, testing as well as new case numbers tend to trend downward during and immediately after holiday periods. Lara Farrar, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2022 Fans and haters alike couldn’t stop talking about him and his music, and his name seemed to trend across social media every other day. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 28 June 2022 See More
Noun
That trend means that public health messaging and vaccines are not effectively reaching those communities, said Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 That trend means that public health messaging and vaccines are not effectively reaching those communities, said Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Amanda Seitz, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 If Apple follows that trend this year, iOS 16 would launch on Sept. 12. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 But this group of mothers is bucking that trend and using psilocybin to heal trauma. Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 That philanthropic trend continues today with Breakthrough Listen, an ambitious SETI program funded by Russian-Israeli multibillionaire Yuri Milner and helmed by BSRC’s Siemion, who was one of Drake’s last protégés. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 That trend might be upturned in 2022, with some unexpected Democratic victories in reliably Republican territory. Kevin Lee, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 As part of that worrisome trend, Massachusetts is projected to see an increase in both extreme precipitation and drought, according to a recent report from UMass Boston. Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 That trend shifted in subsequent years when migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador started journeying north in greater numbers. Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Verb
But even if mortgage rates trend down, homebuyers shouldn’t expect any deals in the near future. Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 While more affordable than neighborhoods such as the Bird Streets, prices in the area can still reach eight figures, though averages trend towards $1.5 million. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Instagram story seemed to hint that Prince William is having an affair that is an open secret among British aristocrats—and caused a…um…personal hashtag to trend on Twitter for a day. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 July 2022 Temperatures try to trend a bit lower in the days ahead. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Then came the reviews, many decidedly not raving about Feldstein’s performance, leading Michele to trend yet again. Naveen Kumar, Town & Country, 12 July 2022 Manufactured and marketed with promises to help reduce or prevent a myriad of motion sickness symptoms, these glasses are the latest self-help wonder to currently trend on TikTok. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2022 Historically, testing as well as new case numbers tend to trend downward during and immediately after holiday periods. Lara Farrar, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2022 Fans and haters alike couldn’t stop talking about him and his music, and his name seemed to trend across social media every other day. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 28 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, to turn, revolve, from Old English trendan; akin to Middle High German trendel disk, spinning top
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1777, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Verb
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Phrases Containing trend
Kids Definition
trend
noun
ˈtrend
: general direction taken in movement or change
a down trend in the business
new trends in fashion
trends 1 of 2
noun
1
as in tendencies
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- tendencies
- tides
- directions
- shifts
- winds
- currents
- leanings
- habits
- curves
- runs
- drifts
- customs
- ways
- propensities
- swings
- downsides
- turns
- undercurrents
- countercurrents
- tenors
- turnabouts
- counter-trends
- upsides
- countertrends
- undertows
2
as in crazes
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- crazes
- vogues
- enthusiasms
- rages
- styles
- fads
- fashions
- modes
- flavors
- tons
- sensations
- chics
- last words
- buzzes
- passions
- hot tickets
- novelties
- dernier cris
- movements
- infatuations
- fervors
- new waves
- cults
- crusades
- bandwagons
- nine day wonders
- furors
- crushes
- whims
- nine days' wonders
- caprices
- wrinkles
- fusses
- uproars
- fancies
- hullabaloos
- to-dos
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- standards
- classics
trends
2 of 2verb
1
as in tends
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- tends
- leans
- points
- inclines
- indicates
- suggests
- runs
- gravitates
- goes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- avoids
- shuns
- shies (from or away from)
2
as in curves
to turn away from a straight line or course the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow Synonyms & Similar Words
- curves
- arcs
- winds
- circles
- sweeps
- crooks
- rounds
- arches
- bows
- wheels
- falls off
- hooks
- loops
- bends
- curls
- turns
- spirals
- swerves
- twists
- coils
- curlicues
- deviates
- veers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- straightens