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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
Both Wilson and Brown are Florida men, born and raised, and college recruiting has always gravitated toward warmer climates.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
As team captain, Sitake gravitated toward his mentor’s leadership style.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Many designers gravitated toward primary and statement colors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Gradually, dark matter particles gravitated towards the center of the galaxy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Takaichi, a more far-right pick for the typically center-conservative party, takes charge amid growing calls for the party to reform itself as Japanese voters have increasingly gravitated toward right-wing political movements.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Raised in a musical household — his mother a singer, his stepfather a musician with a home studio — Thomas gravitated to drums and bass.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Shteyngart immediately gravitated to the Hida.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Although Sarandon often gravitated toward villainous roles for their mystery and allure, the horror film ultimately failed to resonate with audiences.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
As team captain, Sitake gravitated toward his mentor’s leadership style.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Many designers gravitated toward primary and statement colors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Gradually, dark matter particles gravitated towards the center of the galaxy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Takaichi, a more far-right pick for the typically center-conservative party, takes charge amid growing calls for the party to reform itself as Japanese voters have increasingly gravitated toward right-wing political movements.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Raised in a musical household — his mother a singer, his stepfather a musician with a home studio — Thomas gravitated to drums and bass.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Shteyngart immediately gravitated to the Hida.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Although Sarandon often gravitated toward villainous roles for their mystery and allure, the horror film ultimately failed to resonate with audiences.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitated
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There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Parking prices range from $10 for general to $20 for preferred.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Khusnutdinov took a pass from Pastrnak but wasted no time in sending it right back to Pastrnak, who beat Vanecek between the pads.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos began isolating their playmakers one-on-one, and Nix took advantage.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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Newcomers tended to watch the show, not participate.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paz favored gradual reform, including tax incentives for small businesses and regional fiscal autonomy, while Quiroga proposed sweeping cuts and an IMF bailout.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Barrett’s remarks came during an hourlong interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat published October 16, in which the two discussed numerous issues facing the Court and questions of originalism, the legal theory favored by Barrett and other justices like Clarence Thomas.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their opening eight possessions featured six punts, a turnover on downs at the end of their lone productive drive and an aborted drive that went backwards in the final 64 seconds of the first half.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bethune actually departed for one series for reasons that went unexplained, with Curtis Robinson taking over, but was back after a few plays as the defensive play-caller.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These restaurants were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit restaurants across the South.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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How was Arizona's top doughnut picked?—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Gravitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitated. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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