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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
Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Experts analyzing gun violence unpack the data and trends.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Unofficially, Jeffers appears to be trending toward going on the injured list.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Be ahead of the trend with this lovely, orange blouse that’s just perfect for layering.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Experts analyzing gun violence unpack the data and trends.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
But with the ’80s opulent glam styles trending on fall winter 2025’s runways, expect to see more studded and sequin-delighting dresses across the forthcoming awards season.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Unofficially, Jeffers appears to be trending toward going on the injured list.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trend
Noun
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Residing in London after fleeing Mexico City during the Second Franco-Mexican war, Gabriela is no longer content to wait for her father to inevitably summon her home now that the tide of the war is changing in Mexico’s favor.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Maxar/Google Earth The Hague tribunal's 2016 ruling under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea classified Subi Reef as a low-tide elevation, not entitled to its own territorial sea or exclusive economic zone.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With pickup trucks exceeding $100K in some instances and 7-passenger Luxury SUVs having a base price even higher, the need for a basic-entry-level commuter is today’s craze to offset the overpriced and inflated automobile market.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Right-hander Emmet Sheehan was the latest to get in on the craze by opening with five perfect innings on Tuesday on the way to the Dodgers’ 7-2 victory over the Rockies.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just as Marxists fixate on economics, modern TV writers tend to obsess over interpersonal relationships and psychology.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Early mornings and late afternoons tend to have calmer waters and less boat traffic, making for better viewing conditions.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hand should curve around the Maßkrug itself, with the handle actually surrounding the back of the hand.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Whereas French manicures typically curve along the edge of the nail down to the cuticle—even when it's done on square nails—Lovato's micro tips are painted straight across.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And radical, if coming from any direction, is not good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The character collection leans into more alternate builds for main characters.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Even if the recovery leans toward the shorter end of the timeline, Coulibaly will need a ramp-up before returning to game action.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That approach stems from a tendency to question the foundations upon which conventional wisdom is built.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Trend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trend. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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