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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 gravitates
In venture capital, where glamour often gravitates to unicorns and breakneck growth, the camel’s steady pace might be seen as a disadvantage.
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rachel Peck, design principal of Rachel Peck Interiors in Austin, Texas, personally gravitates towards maroon and burgundy stems, while another designer takes a different approach.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Kaia Gerber often gravitates towards '50s aesthetics with a flirty twist, as proven by the tea-length Givenchy gown with a sheer lace bodice.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Won Chae gravitates toward an image that is clean, pure and strong, preferring to show her real self without embellishment.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Emotional, sensitive and heartfelt With your deep well of feelings, Cancer gravitates toward stories that tug at the heartstrings.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
First, because as someone who gravitates toward gourmands, fruity scents, and generally sweeter compositions, Byredo has never really intrigued me much as a brand.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rachel Peck, design principal of Rachel Peck Interiors in Austin, Texas, personally gravitates towards maroon and burgundy stems, while another designer takes a different approach.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Kaia Gerber often gravitates towards '50s aesthetics with a flirty twist, as proven by the tea-length Givenchy gown with a sheer lace bodice.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Won Chae gravitates toward an image that is clean, pure and strong, preferring to show her real self without embellishment.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Emotional, sensitive and heartfelt With your deep well of feelings, Cancer gravitates toward stories that tug at the heartstrings.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
First, because as someone who gravitates toward gourmands, fruity scents, and generally sweeter compositions, Byredo has never really intrigued me much as a brand.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitates
Verb
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Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During this time of year, tropical activity tends to develop in the Caribbean or Gulf, rather than near Africa, which also complicates response efforts, Francis said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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As soon as the seasons change, Ward likes to change her candles out for something warmer and earthier.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the winner selects the annuity option, the claimant will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sifford will hold the position for two years unless the commission selects a replacement before then.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hastings says that the move to Miami will enable the festival to reach a true plurality of Latin demographics, avoiding the regional tendencies of both Southern California, where Mexican and Central American nationalities dominate culturally, and New York, which favors Caribbeans.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Woodard favors muni bonds that have solid discounts and elevated yields.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Gravitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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