as in to prefer
to be drawn or attracted
He always gravitated to the fantasy section of the bookstore. She tends to gravitate towards people who share her interest in music.
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Recent Examples of gravitate
Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Horror is a genre people seem to either really gravitate to or really avoid, with very little in between.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Drinks in hand, guests gravitated to the back of the bar where the party really got started.
—Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Inside, the singer gravitated toward dramatic decor that saw several iterations over the years.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Horror is a genre people seem to either really gravitate to or really avoid, with very little in between.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Drinks in hand, guests gravitated to the back of the bar where the party really got started.
—Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Inside, the singer gravitated toward dramatic decor that saw several iterations over the years.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
Verb
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This isn’t the place for people who prefer resorts that provide tons of entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Hike in groups whenever possible Bears generally prefer easy problems and low-risk situations.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Under the Quaker Oats partnership, Asun and Asir were chosen to attend a ‘Breakfast Academy’ hosted by Quaker.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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When cleaning an oven with vinegar, choose standard household white vinegar and avoid concentrated or high-strength formulas.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Supreme Court decisions that tend to come out in June.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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With wellness travel booming, family-friendly options at this price point tend to fill up quickly, especially during summer months when Maine’s lakes and trails are at their peak.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Tom and Evan hear eight bell tolls at the close of the finale, suggesting that Widow’s Bay would like another eight souls.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Michael Tusk of Quince in San Francisco was named Outstanding Chef at the award ceremony, which took place at the historic Lyric Opera in Chicago before an audience of about 2,000 chefs, restaurant owners and culinary figures.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Wood took a direct shot at the goal, but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand gathered it with ease.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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