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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gravitates
The promenade begins as everyone gravitates to the central square.
—
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
While national attention often gravitates toward states like California or New York, the Arizona desert is home to an especially active community of subscribers willing to pay for content through monthly memberships, one time purchases, and pay per view posts.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
So – everyone gravitates towards him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
For anyone who gravitates toward food halls and market culture, Arthur Avenue Retail Market predates the trend by the better part of a century.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Burkle gravitates toward properties with provenance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The interior designer gravitates toward the farm sinks from Watermark, which feature large backsplashes and contrasting base colors.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
From here on, one of the movie’s more nuanced developments is how the girl gravitates toward — or else rejects — each of her parents at different stages.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Somehow futuristic and Renaissance-coded all at once, these exquisite nails feel like exactly the kind of mystical, fantastical manicure Fox often gravitates toward.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
While national attention often gravitates toward states like California or New York, the Arizona desert is home to an especially active community of subscribers willing to pay for content through monthly memberships, one time purchases, and pay per view posts.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
So – everyone gravitates towards him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
For anyone who gravitates toward food halls and market culture, Arthur Avenue Retail Market predates the trend by the better part of a century.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Burkle gravitates toward properties with provenance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The interior designer gravitates toward the farm sinks from Watermark, which feature large backsplashes and contrasting base colors.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
From here on, one of the movie’s more nuanced developments is how the girl gravitates toward — or else rejects — each of her parents at different stages.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Somehow futuristic and Renaissance-coded all at once, these exquisite nails feel like exactly the kind of mystical, fantastical manicure Fox often gravitates toward.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitates
Verb
-
Still, Malia prefers to look ahead and not linger on the past.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
-
That is far too hot for standard semiconductor manufacturing, which prefers much cooler conditions to avoid melting delicate components.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Where the federal government chooses to voluntarily dismiss a case (rather than settling), the Act creates a process by which state attorneys general can step into the shoes of the federal government and continue the case.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
-
In practice, this means a single unpaid judgment can generate multiple levies over time, each one hitting your account when the creditor chooses to act.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
-
Outside of comedy, Gardner has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with Voices for Children since 2017, tends her vegetable garden, travels with her husband and spends time with her daughter and two grandsons.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The journey takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your starting point.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Theresa likes selections like fish, corn dogs, pasta and more.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Easter cactus likes bright, indirect light, not direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Each year, the Hall of Fame selects just three inductees, with honorees representing distinct categories that recognize different corners of country music’s legacy, according to its website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
-
The usual group of folks embracing the challenge of a rebuild are minimum-salary journeymen looking for a fair opportunity, and draftees the team selects.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
December 22 – January 19 This afternoon favors careful words and precise timing.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
-
April 20 – May 20 Today’s energy favors friendly, low-pressure plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gravitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitates. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
