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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
Many parents who find white noise too harsh have gravitated toward green noise as a gentler alternative.
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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
Most guests inevitably gravitated to the serene main lobby called the Executive Lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Being a dad to 10 kids is something that’s been a part of your storyline in comedy and that people have gravitated to.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Over the course of her time in the program, Mel has gravitated toward bold creative choices, often working with distorted imagery, expressive sound design, and symbolic visual storytelling to communicate ideas in unconventional ways.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Seven-year-old Felix Koch quickly gravitated toward the chickens.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Most guests inevitably gravitated to the serene main lobby called the Executive Lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Being a dad to 10 kids is something that’s been a part of your storyline in comedy and that people have gravitated to.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Over the course of her time in the program, Mel has gravitated toward bold creative choices, often working with distorted imagery, expressive sound design, and symbolic visual storytelling to communicate ideas in unconventional ways.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Seven-year-old Felix Koch quickly gravitated toward the chickens.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitated
Verb
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The 6-foot guard fits a prototype of length and shooting acumen preferred by the team’s front office, which hopes to build out a perimeter group that can be equally active on offense and disruptive on defense.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 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
Verb
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The two participants are named as Amazon and Achillia, the female form of Achilles; both are obviously stage names, and so neither are from an elite background (elites tended to use their real name; their status was part of the attraction).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Emergency medical technicians tended to Chaney for several minutes before he was loaded onto a gurney and taken from the field.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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John Klingberg then took control of a loose puck and gave it to Celebrini, who fired it over to an open Smith for his 24th of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police served a search warrant at the house and took several items as possible evidence.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Husband never liked spouse’s family trip.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Broadly speaking, Sid left the business to Marty, who liked it and was good at it.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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It’s been roughly 11 months since the Knicks and Celtics met in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season, a series ending in disaster for the Celtics, who were favored to beat the Knicks before blowing consecutive 20-point leads to open the semifinals.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pereira went 2-for-3 with a walk in the game.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brent Suter opened the game and went two-plus innings.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The talk was also enjoyed by non-Jewish residents of Eskaton such as Bert Donlon.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Survivors and teens from B’nai Torah’s Mirochnick Religious School enjoyed a special breakfast followed by a procession of the survivors, liberators and their descendants.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Gravitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitated. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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