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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
Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Likewise, sport leaders must remain hyper-aware of market trends, competitive threats, shifting audience behaviors and the actions taken by internal groups as well as by rivals.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
During a recent dinner at Laya Restaurant in Beverly Hills, the actress styled wardrobe staples that are currently trending on the celeb fashion charts.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As travelers begin to plan their trips for the summer, a new report is revealing the latest travel trends, spotlighting the opportunity for a family affair.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Likewise, sport leaders must remain hyper-aware of market trends, competitive threats, shifting audience behaviors and the actions taken by internal groups as well as by rivals.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ranch is the trending flavor of... the last century?
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
During a recent dinner at Laya Restaurant in Beverly Hills, the actress styled wardrobe staples that are currently trending on the celeb fashion charts.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trend
Noun
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Following the action on television and feel the tide is about to turn in the favor of one side?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Cavaliers quickly turned the tide, responding with a 14-2 run to take an 88-87 lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hall started the company during the early 20th century postcard craze, originally operating out of a bookstore in Norfolk, Nebraska, with his brothers, William and Rollie.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Archie is credited for launching Sacramento’s craft beer craze in 2008, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Research suggests that a low-fiber diet and other food sensitivities tend to trigger constipation in IBS-C.8 Risk Factors Some factors may make developing this digestive disorder more likely.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Jha highlighted that in the absence of any strict contractual prohibitions mentioned in the licensing agreements between the streamer and creator, platforms tend to exercise their own editorial discretion.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moving away from her usual hairstyles, Rihanna opted for a straight midi-bob cut that curved in at the tips and rested on her shoulders.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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See the conservatory, the rose garden, the Great Lawn, and the Bayou Boardwalk that stretches out over the river and curves back toward land.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gonzalez joined the weightlifting team beginning in her junior season and excelled under the direction of coach Heidi Bowser.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pendulum, which swung far toward inclusion in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, is now swinging back in full force in the opposite direction.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 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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First elected to the Supreme Court in 1995, Bradley leans more toward liberal ideologies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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To rebuild trust, brands must lean into clear and transparent communication.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This inherent human tendency, which already harms people and society in an analog setting, is exacerbated by the circumstances of today's world.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's thought that morning people act with more awareness because of their tendency to sleep better and have less fatigue or inattention.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Trend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trend. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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