as in preferred
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 gravitated
Fans have long gravitated toward Swift's dramatic, scream-worthy bridges.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Roger that While most youngsters growing up in New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s were Mickey Mantle fans, Strasberg gravitated to Maris.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Both gravitated toward the political center.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The backstory Travelers who have long outgrown the South Beach scene (or at least don’t want to be sleeping just a few feet above late-night revelry along Ocean Drive) have gravitated a handful of blocks north in pursuit and discovery of Faena over the past few years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Many parents who find white noise too harsh have gravitated toward green noise as a gentler alternative.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But there’s a tension between the ambition driving this spending and the more incremental objectives toward which many companies have gravitated.
—Terrence Curtin, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Shoppers have gravitated toward its nutritious offering, which has about double the amount of protein and fiber per serving compared to traditional Kraft Mac & Cheese.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
While the area's illustrious history still draws tourists, many Boston residents have gravitated toward other parts of the city, leaving the marketplace quieter than when it was first revamped 50 years ago.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Roger that While most youngsters growing up in New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s were Mickey Mantle fans, Strasberg gravitated to Maris.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Both gravitated toward the political center.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The backstory Travelers who have long outgrown the South Beach scene (or at least don’t want to be sleeping just a few feet above late-night revelry along Ocean Drive) have gravitated a handful of blocks north in pursuit and discovery of Faena over the past few years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Many parents who find white noise too harsh have gravitated toward green noise as a gentler alternative.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But there’s a tension between the ambition driving this spending and the more incremental objectives toward which many companies have gravitated.
—Terrence Curtin, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Shoppers have gravitated toward its nutritious offering, which has about double the amount of protein and fiber per serving compared to traditional Kraft Mac & Cheese.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
While the area's illustrious history still draws tourists, many Boston residents have gravitated toward other parts of the city, leaving the marketplace quieter than when it was first revamped 50 years ago.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitated
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Sloane preferred to focus on others rather than herself and her achievements, Dew said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because once the Avs had snatched a 1-0 lead, the Kings clearly preferred to dance than skate.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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It feels pointed at this point.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her wails of pain were audible on TV broadcasts as medics tended to her before a helicopter finally carried her away.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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And while his mentors have tended to stick with the classics, Tamaki has garnered a reputation for getting creative with his pies.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Last Saturday, during SDFC’s rivalry match against LAFC, one fan took the message up a notch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Policy favored the monsters who plot in the background, more Kissinger than Kennedy.—
Eli Durst,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Title odds show New York Liberty at +220 favored to dethrone champ Las Vegas Aces at +390.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Canvas, the learning management system used by UC, Cal State, USC, Stanford and California community colleges, went offline Thursday during finals preparations after a massive cybersecurity breach at Instructure.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In the Hockomock league, Cheyenne Murray went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored and three driven in as King Philip took down Canton 15-3.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gravitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitated. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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