trend

1 of 2

noun

ˈtrend

: a prevailing tendency or inclination : drift

current trends in education

: a general movement : swing

the trend toward suburban living

: a current style or preference : vogue

new fashion trends

: a line of development : approach

new trends in cancer research

: the general movement over time of a statistically detectable change

also : a statistical curve reflecting such a change

: a line of general direction or movement

the trend of the coast turned toward the west

trend

2 of 2

verb

trended; trending; trends

intransitive verb

: to show a tendency : incline

prices trending upward

: to become deflected : shift

opinions trending toward conservatism

: to extend in a general direction : follow a general course

mountain ranges trending north and south

: to veer in a new direction : bend

a coastline that trends westward

: 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.

Daisy Whitney

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

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

trend 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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tide
direction
tendency
current
shift
curve
wind
drift
leaning
run
downside
turn
habit
upside
countertrend
swing
way
propensity
tenor
custom
turnabout
undercurrent
countercurrent
undertow

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

craze
latest
vogue
style
rage
fad
enthusiasm
fashion
mode
buzz
chic
go
sensation
flavor
ton
last word
hot ticket
movement
dernier cri
crusade
infatuation
novelty
new wave
fervor
bandwagon
fuss
cult
crush
nine day wonder
wrinkle
hullabaloo
nine days' wonder
passion
furor
uproar
whim
fancy
caprice
to-do

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

standard
classic

trend

2 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

tend
lean
point
incline
indicate
gravitate
run
suggest
go

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

avoid
shun
shy (from or away from)

as in to curve

to turn away from a straight line or course the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow

Synonyms & Similar Words

curve
arc
round
sweep
bow
wind
arch
turn
fall off
spiral
circle
loop
bend
wheel
crook
hook
curl
swerve
twist
coil
deviate
curlicue
veer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

straighten

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of trend are current, drift, tendency, and tenor. While all these words mean "movement in a particular direction," trend applies to the general direction maintained by a winding or irregular course.

the long-term trend of the stock market is upward

In some situations, the words current and trend are roughly equivalent. However, current implies a clearly defined but not necessarily unalterable course.

an encounter that changed the current of my life

The synonyms drift and trend are sometimes interchangeable, but drift may apply to a tendency determined by external forces, or it may apply to an underlying or obscure trend of meaning or discourse.

the drift of the population away from large cities

got the drift of her argument

The words tendency and trend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tendency implies an inclination sometimes amounting to an impelling force.

a general tendency toward inflation

The meanings of tenor and trend largely overlap; however, tenor stresses a clearly perceptible direction and a continuous, undeviating course.

the tenor of the times

单词	trend
释义	trend 1 of 2 noun 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 2 verb 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 … 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. Daisy Whitney Synonyms Noun current direction drift leaning run tendency tide wind Verb incline lean run tend See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 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 set/start a (new) trend trend-setting trend spotter sub-trend counter-trend trend-setter trend-spotting set/start a (new) trend trend-setting trend spotter sub-trend counter-trend trend-setter trend-spotting See More Kids Definition trend noun ˈtrend : general direction taken in movement or change a down trend in the business new trends in fashion trend 1 of 2 noun 1 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tide direction tendency current shift curve wind drift leaning run downside turn habit upside countertrend swing way propensity tenor custom turnabout undercurrent countercurrent undertow 2 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 Synonyms & Similar Words craze latest vogue style rage fad enthusiasm fashion mode buzz chic go sensation flavor ton last word hot ticket movement dernier cri crusade infatuation novelty new wave fervor bandwagon fuss cult crush nine day wonder wrinkle hullabaloo nine days' wonder passion furor uproar whim fancy caprice to-do Antonyms & Near Antonyms standard classic trend 2 of 2 verb 1 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 Synonyms & Similar Words tend lean point incline indicate gravitate run suggest go Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoid shun shy (from or away from) 2 as in to curve to turn away from a straight line or course the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow Synonyms & Similar Words curve arc round sweep bow wind arch turn fall off spiral circle loop bend wheel crook hook curl swerve twist coil deviate curlicue veer Antonyms & Near Antonyms straighten Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of trend are current, drift, tendency, and tenor. While all these words mean "movement in a particular direction," trend applies to the general direction maintained by a winding or irregular course. the long-term trend of the stock market is upward In some situations, the words current and trend are roughly equivalent. However, current implies a clearly defined but not necessarily unalterable course. an encounter that changed the current of my life The synonyms drift and trend are sometimes interchangeable, but drift may apply to a tendency determined by external forces, or it may apply to an underlying or obscure trend of meaning or discourse. the drift of the population away from large cities got the drift of her argument The words tendency and trend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tendency implies an inclination sometimes amounting to an impelling force. a general tendency toward inflation The meanings of tenor and trend largely overlap; however, tenor stresses a clearly perceptible direction and a continuous, undeviating course. the tenor of the times
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