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adj

trending

adj
1
Currently very popular or attracting a lot of attention, especially on social media.
"The video was trending on every platform by evening."
noun
1
A general movement or shift in a particular direction.
"The trending of prices upward worried investors."

How to Use Trending

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In plain EnglishBeing talked about or shared a lot right now, or moving in a certain direction.

Common pairings
trending topic currently trending trending upward

Word Forms

trendings plural

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Etymology

Formed from trend plus the -ing suffix.

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