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
Between the Oklahoma State orange, the flat brim, the motocross background and the way fans gravitated toward him, Fowler quickly became one of the most recognizable and most popular players on the PGA Tour.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Those who prefer a more casual experience tend to gravitate toward the bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
Williams said the shop gravitates toward flowers that are naturally in season rather than forcing specific looks year-round.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Beginners and quiet-seekers tend to gravitate toward Sewall House.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Those who prefer a more casual experience tend to gravitate toward the bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
Williams said the shop gravitates toward flowers that are naturally in season rather than forcing specific looks year-round.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Beginners and quiet-seekers tend to gravitate toward Sewall House.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
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Sitting in the Petco Park visiting dugout Monday afternoon, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes would have preferred to be answering a different set of questions about the team’s rotation depth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Some people prefer to mow around the perimeter of their lawn first, then start making stripes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Customers choose a few of the distillery’s popular bourbons, which are sold around the state now, as well as Massachusetts and Rhode Island.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Drivers can reduce their risk by comparing pumps for mismatched parts, using pumps near the store, and choosing tap-to-pay, mobile wallets, or credit cards instead of debit cards when possible.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His thoughts tend to outpace his ability to articulate them in a first pass.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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If the state treasury is overflowing, Democratic lawmakers tend to spend freely, expanding programs and creating new ones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The Crusaders do not like to share.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Costas did not take a position on whether such promos should be banned or limited but warned that sports wagers are fueling the growth of casinos and international sportsbooks.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Muslims throughout the world today are observing the second day of Dhu’l-Hijja, which takes place annually on the last month of the Islamic calendar.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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