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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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Corzo Silver comes from Los Altos, in Jalisco’s red-soil highlands, where agave tends to yield sweeter, more floral distillates.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Qualls takes lead Qualls took the lead after Lindell dropped out, but Demuth, urging the use of paper ballots over the clickers, tried to appeal to Lindell voters.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Cleaning windowsills is an easy, straightforward job that takes only a few minutes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
Verb
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There are alligators aplenty in this area, and rumor has it that one likes to sun near the cottages in the high 20s—I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a pro or a con.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Away from the spotlight, Hernandez likes swimming, spending time with friends and working on her makeup routine.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Marketing management selects the target market or markets according to the firm’s financial and managerial capacities.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The same logic favors the companies that already own the rails.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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