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
Ratti’s brand of optimism has always blurred the line between big data and surveillance, and, as a robotics pioneer, he’s also long gravitated toward the post-human, the dream of a world made and managed by machines.
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Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, Democrats, who have been rudderless since their devastating loss in the November election, have been gravitating toward Newsom.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
As people gravitate more towards organic textures and craftsmanship that bring warmth and authenticity to modern spaces, these elements feel especially relevant today.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Pro golfers have also gravitated to online platforms, led by Bryson DeChambeau.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, Democrats, who have been rudderless since their devastating loss in the November election, have been gravitating toward Newsom.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
As people gravitate more towards organic textures and craftsmanship that bring warmth and authenticity to modern spaces, these elements feel especially relevant today.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Pro golfers have also gravitated to online platforms, led by Bryson DeChambeau.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
Verb
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Democrats are doing fairly well in the generic congressional ballot, which tests which party voters prefer to control Congress.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many real estate agents prefer to review and customize outputs early on.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, Whitehouse is not yet the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a title that tends to correspond, roughly, to tenure.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Topline Shares of gun manufacturers spiked immediately following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus Wednesday, a market trend that typically happens after high-profile shootings as people tend to arm themselves and fear possible restrictions on gun sales.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bears like to keep their distance from groups of people.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bernadette woman likes being comfortable, loves to have fun and can make a Bernadette look her own.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Utah Department of Public of Safety said in an update Wednesday night that two people were initially taken into custody after the shooting but later released.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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