as in prefers
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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Everything within us prefers to be right.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But Nate Bargatze – who will host the Emmys for the first time this Sunday – prefers to keep things clean.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That tends to increase the intensity and frequency of geomagnetic storms.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dachshund owners are often advised to use ramps in their homes, but this stubborn breed tends to need thorough training before using them consistently.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Davis likes to say, these are bikes with soul, rather than just things to be sold.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Poorly Draining Soil Monstera likes loose, fast-draining soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 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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Buttigieg regularly favors a bold blue tie, a white button down shirt and slacks.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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That said, the broader direction in electronics favors SiTime’s approach.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Gravitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitates. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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