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
Now, a decade and a half after its release, many artists who gravitate toward the track as a whole seem to align sonically with the band's arrangement rather than earlier versions.
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
No wonder so many manicure enthusiasts gravitate toward the hue.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Younger consumers were gravitating to news and information delivered in new formats and more adventuresome ways.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
While big guest lists and grand ballroom receptions still have their place, many couples are gravitating towards something different—where delicious food, shared conversation, and a more relaxed schedule come together for an elevated experience.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
No wonder so many manicure enthusiasts gravitate toward the hue.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Younger consumers were gravitating to news and information delivered in new formats and more adventuresome ways.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
While big guest lists and grand ballroom receptions still have their place, many couples are gravitating towards something different—where delicious food, shared conversation, and a more relaxed schedule come together for an elevated experience.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
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Much like former head coach Tom Thibodeau, Mike Brown prefers to use McBride off the ball as a spot-up shooter — but also as a guard-to-guard screen setter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Older adults tend to begin treatment within a month of symptoms starting — but young adults face an average seven-month delay before getting care.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chandeliers are Timeless Trendy statement lights tend to have a short shelf life, and the French often embrace interior design trends through accessories like art rather than fixtures.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Adam Wharton, 22, is liked by people at United for his progressive passing and decisiveness on the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Newsom likes to talk about us as the fourth-biggest economy in the world.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Fenton game is one of the core memories that Jacob will take with him from his time at South Elgin.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Junior Caminero singled, and manager Kevin Cash took somewhat of a gamble by taking out his top slugger to Richie Palacios could pinch run.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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