trends

NOUN

flow, current

Synonyms

STRONGEST

direction movement tendency

STRONG

aim bearing bent bias course drift inclination leaning orientation progression run swing tenor wind

NOUN

style, fashion that is in favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

thing

STRONG

craze cry fad furor look mode rage vogue

WEAK

in-thing latest thing newest wrinkle

Example Sentences

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I only expose my capital to risk during genuine uptrends or when I have a clear, favorable risk-reward setup.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

That’s when the widely followed short-term trend tracker — the 50-day moving average — crossed below the 200-day moving average, which many view as a dividing line between longer-term uptrends and downtrends.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“With breadth still improving and market uptrends still intact, the underlying bullish tone is expected to carry over into 2026,” wrote Piper Sandler Chief Market Technician Craig Johnson on Friday.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Now just 5% off its 52-week highs, the stock exemplifies how strong names often present add-on buy points during sustained uptrends.

From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025

“The price action this week reinforces the idea that in healthy uptrends, oversold markets should be bought,” said Christopher Verrone, head of technical analysis at New York- based Strategas Research Partners.

From BusinessWeek • Mar. 19, 2011