gravitate

verb

Definition of gravitatenext
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 He’s gravitated toward Democrats with a record of performing well statewide, and party leaders fear nominating someone too far outside the mainstream in Maine, one of the top Senate battlegrounds of the 2026 cycle. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 When success is measured primarily through deliverables, students naturally gravitate toward tools that maximize efficiency, a reality documented by The Guardian in its deep dive into the university AI cheating crisis. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 During the pandemic era, people started to gravitate toward healthier lifestyles. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 July 2026 My mom gravitates toward flowy, breezy blouses in the summer. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
  1. prefer
  2. choose
  3. tend
  4. like
  5. take
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  • Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Ice plant sounds like the sort of thing that would prefer a cooler climate, but Delosperma cooperi thrives in warm, dry weather.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Definition of prefer
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  • The Kings chose to hold Emanuel Sharp, Adam Flagler and Jonathan Mogbo out of Monday’s game, but Acuff, Clifford and Cardwell returned to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s win over Golden State.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • If an island getaway is favored, there are plenty of options across the globe to choose from, all with pristine beaches and seaside charm.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of choose
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  • History shows family successions, whether in North Korea or Syria, tend to happen through rigid authoritarian control, with the transfer of power underwritten by whoever controls the military.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of tend
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  • Shilpa's incredible pie crust has cream cheese in it or there are many pie makers that like to use lard or shortenings.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • And what that’s telling us is that there’s a molecule, ozone in that case, that really likes to absorb that wavelength of light and therefore make the planet appear a little bit larger.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of like
Verb
  • Gavin and Kenny say that Amanda is not taking any accountability for her part in the relationship falling apart.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • Temasek was also part of a consortium with Centurium Capital and True Light Capital, a private equity firm under Temasek, that took ANE private in February.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
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