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
Second, people’s attention naturally gravitates toward the few instances where data sharing benefits them.
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Sandra Matz, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The national conversation around criminal justice reform often gravitates toward controversy, personalities, and political narratives.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Williams said the shop gravitates toward flowers that are naturally in season rather than forcing specific looks year-round.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
This passionate sign naturally gravitates towards dark, velvety touches and a dramatic color palette of purple, red, and black.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
For the kind of traveler who gravitates toward local food scenes, independent businesses and unhurried experiences, a drizzly Seattle day is actually a gift.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
High-vamp ballet flats from The Row, a ball cap, and an oversized brown suede tote bag are natural add-ons Kravitz regularly gravitates towards, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
His disabilities are visible, and people's attention naturally gravitates toward him.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Sandra Matz, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The national conversation around criminal justice reform often gravitates toward controversy, personalities, and political narratives.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Williams said the shop gravitates toward flowers that are naturally in season rather than forcing specific looks year-round.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
This passionate sign naturally gravitates towards dark, velvety touches and a dramatic color palette of purple, red, and black.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
For the kind of traveler who gravitates toward local food scenes, independent businesses and unhurried experiences, a drizzly Seattle day is actually a gift.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
High-vamp ballet flats from The Row, a ball cap, and an oversized brown suede tote bag are natural add-ons Kravitz regularly gravitates towards, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
His disabilities are visible, and people's attention naturally gravitates toward him.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitates
Verb
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Grill, baby, grill This pitmaster (who probably owns a reliable Weber) prefers traditional grilling techniques and flavors with the classic (and signature) grill marks stamped on all his creations.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Usually, life prefers to use the lighter form.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Allison Riley, an executive with one of the project’s developers, said if the city chooses not to appeal the judge’s ruling and stops fighting the project, groundbreaking could occur late next year, with the development finished by 2030.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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John Early, as anyone encountering his work soon apprehends, chooses the latter.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Insurance tends to be higher for EVs than gas cars, as an insurance agent pointed out to me this past week.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Gritty Nobody ever said Pennsylvania was short on personality—and hometown pride takes a baffling but beloved form in Gritty, the Philly Flyers mascot.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In keeping with Croatia’s newer luxury inventory, the home takes a clean, modern approach.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Whether your dad travels often or just likes to listen to music in his own world, these wireless headphones make for a terrific Father’s Day gift.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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After wrapping cucumbers, Trimble likes to store them in a produce keeper placed in her refrigerator's crisper drawer.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Traditional approaches were sequential - owner selects the architect and design firm, the design is completed, bids are invited from contractors, after which construction begins.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Each volume’s series editor selects notable work from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites, and a special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then makes the final selection for the anthology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, BlackRock favors emerging-market hard-currency debt, particularly countries with strong exposure to commodities.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The company avoids grand claims of dominance, focusing instead on building trust with a clean, practical experience that favors clarity over spectacle.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Gravitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitates. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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