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
Despite thriving in shallow, weedy, mucky areas, snakeheads do not gravitate to decaying forage.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
While many companies naturally gravitate toward employees who are outspoken, dominant, or quick to take charge, those traits do not always translate into effective leadership.
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Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But why are audiences and artists gravitating toward content on smaller screens with unconventional aspect ratios?
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Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Yet, ultimately, the data is showing that Gen Z is expecting to gravitate to employers who integrate AI thoughtfully into workflows, as this is the new expectation for the workplace.
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Shawn Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
While many companies naturally gravitate toward employees who are outspoken, dominant, or quick to take charge, those traits do not always translate into effective leadership.
—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But why are audiences and artists gravitating toward content on smaller screens with unconventional aspect ratios?
—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Yet, ultimately, the data is showing that Gen Z is expecting to gravitate to employers who integrate AI thoughtfully into workflows, as this is the new expectation for the workplace.
—
Shawn Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
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The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.
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Add a Physical Barrier Since ticks prefer to hide in grass and other plants and brush, adding a non-plant barrier like wood chips or gravel can stop ticks from ever crawling into your yard.
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As cruise lines invest heavily in wellness, onboard spas are becoming a major reason travelers choose one ship over another.
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If a purchase or repair is overdue, take the initiative and choose the solid option while keeping receipts and expectations tidy.
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But good things tend to happen for the Phillies when Schwarber shines — and the second half isn’t even here yet.
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The sandwich generation can tend to an aging or ailing parent without skipping work.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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Cooley would also like to produce an art book of his favorite photos from the project.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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