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
Instead of sticking to predictable black or tan pairs, everyone’s gravitating toward punchy shades like cherry red, cobalt blue, and neon green to wake up otherwise simple outfits.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
My father gravitated toward elevated crime fiction—Elmore Leonard, Dick Francis, Carl Hiassen, as well as more left-field picks like Allan Gurganus.
—Ian MacKenzie, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Second, people’s attention naturally gravitates toward the few instances where data sharing benefits them.
—Sandra Matz, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Families consistently gravitate toward admissions environments that feel slightly more human and relational.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
My father gravitated toward elevated crime fiction—Elmore Leonard, Dick Francis, Carl Hiassen, as well as more left-field picks like Allan Gurganus.
—Ian MacKenzie, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Second, people’s attention naturally gravitates toward the few instances where data sharing benefits them.
—Sandra Matz, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Families consistently gravitate toward admissions environments that feel slightly more human and relational.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
Verb
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The Flaws has a touch of Severance with its bland office setting and humor overlayed with symbolism but Reiber preferred to cite older influences.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Today, however, farmers prefer motorcycles and tractors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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There is a lot of tequila out there to choose from, and some brands—shockingly—don’t even have a celebrity, actor, or athlete backing them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Maine has the highest level of home heating oil usage in the country, and the rural nature of Maine’s second district means people tend to drive long distances.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Cafeterias are better because the noise tends to be more background in nature.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The band retired from touring in 2023 and will now find infinite life as digital avatars, proving that their spirit of rock and roll will never fully die, regardless of whether some critics would’ve liked to have seen such a fate.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Bonham told Graves nobody likes the coleslaw, and Graves shrugged.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Next week, vote counts will take place Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The Mystics came right back, taking the lead 76-75 after a late foul.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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