as in preferring
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 gravitating
As ongoing trade tensions fuel concerns about economic stability, investors are increasingly gravitating toward defensive sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals, with the S&P Healthcare index climbing 8% year-to-date.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the most pressing is that while many experienced workers are nearing retirement age, the pool of able replacements is woefully insufficient, as fewer younger people are gravitating toward construction careers.
—Michael Pink, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Continue Highlighting Independent Brands – Consumers are gravitating toward fresh, niche brands and retailers need to identify and showcase emerging products to distinguish themselves from the competition.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Ahead of the new season, the site just dropped all kinds of spring styles — and droves of shoppers are gravitating toward the Merokeety Ruffle-Sleeve Blouse.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Consumers are also gravitating toward the distinct silhouettes of the ’60s and ’80s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025
Homeowners are gravitating toward sleek drapery panels with structured, effortless waves of fabric.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Kennedy's hearing comes at a time when much of the public has grown skeptical of the government, public health and the media, while gravitating toward online influencers.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Launched in 2019, its inaugural installment was met with positive feedback, gravitating attendees from all over to attend each year.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the most pressing is that while many experienced workers are nearing retirement age, the pool of able replacements is woefully insufficient, as fewer younger people are gravitating toward construction careers.
—Michael Pink, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Continue Highlighting Independent Brands – Consumers are gravitating toward fresh, niche brands and retailers need to identify and showcase emerging products to distinguish themselves from the competition.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Ahead of the new season, the site just dropped all kinds of spring styles — and droves of shoppers are gravitating toward the Merokeety Ruffle-Sleeve Blouse.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Consumers are also gravitating toward the distinct silhouettes of the ’60s and ’80s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025
Homeowners are gravitating toward sleek drapery panels with structured, effortless waves of fabric.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Kennedy's hearing comes at a time when much of the public has grown skeptical of the government, public health and the media, while gravitating toward online influencers.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Launched in 2019, its inaugural installment was met with positive feedback, gravitating attendees from all over to attend each year.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
Verb
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In simple terms, the manager either did not fancy risking his striker’s fitness or did not fancy him full-stop, preferring Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Forest has the fewest defensive actions in the middle and attacking thirds of the pitch this season, preferring to win the ball back in its own defensive third and counterattack at speed.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here’s to letting go of high expectations and enjoying life a little more.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This takes the guesswork out of picking a winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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While picking his brain about the former series, Entertainment Weekly got the creator of both shows — Bruce Miller — to provide an update on the new one.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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