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 groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Trick-or-treaters are gravitating toward chewy and sour candies, such as Nerds Spooky Gummy Clusters, Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads, and Skittles Shriekers.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Just how women are gravitating more toward luxury cars, gender stereotypes are becoming less prevalent across all categories, Lunelli said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
And Queens’ location may prove to be a plus for Elon’s undergraduate recruitment, Heckler said, as college-age students are gravitating more toward schools in urban areas than rural or suburban locales in recent years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
And as an actor, Redford chose his projects carefully, often gravitating to roles that somehow connected with the absurdity of American politics, and its potential to foster corruption.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Asian-Pacific markets continue to grow as well, but the flow of capital and creativity is increasingly gravitating toward the Middle East.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
However, shoppers seem to be gravitating toward a specific wide-leg style, which is available for just $32.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
As a result, Democrats, who have been rudderless since their devastating loss in the November election, have been gravitating toward Newsom.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Trick-or-treaters are gravitating toward chewy and sour candies, such as Nerds Spooky Gummy Clusters, Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads, and Skittles Shriekers.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Just how women are gravitating more toward luxury cars, gender stereotypes are becoming less prevalent across all categories, Lunelli said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
And Queens’ location may prove to be a plus for Elon’s undergraduate recruitment, Heckler said, as college-age students are gravitating more toward schools in urban areas than rural or suburban locales in recent years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
And as an actor, Redford chose his projects carefully, often gravitating to roles that somehow connected with the absurdity of American politics, and its potential to foster corruption.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Asian-Pacific markets continue to grow as well, but the flow of capital and creativity is increasingly gravitating toward the Middle East.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
However, shoppers seem to be gravitating toward a specific wide-leg style, which is available for just $32.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
As a result, Democrats, who have been rudderless since their devastating loss in the November election, have been gravitating toward Newsom.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
Verb
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Tight ends fiercely preserve their own history and the nuances of their position, preferring peer-to-peer coaching to more traditional coach/player dynamics.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their anger boils down to preferring that shareholders follow the lead of boards of directors and other corporate managers rather than the analysis of independent third parties.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee Thursday to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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While Alana was selective about her wedding look, choosing a Vivienne Westwood gown, jewelry by Dorsey and a custom gold band by Sofia Kaman.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit accused Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT on its App Store rankings and deprioritizing other competitors, such as xAI’s Grok.—
Dan Mangan,Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of this nude nail look lies in its versatility, pairing well with any outfit without feeling quite as stripped down as the barely-there manicures that celebs have been favoring well past summer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the surface, Çiftlik Bank—Turkish for Farm Bank—was little more than a FarmVille rip-off; the functionality for tending to digital crops and livestock was lifted more or less straight from their competitor.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Isaac, who studied viticulture and enology at Washington State University, is in charge of tending to the vines.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite a remarkable performance against the New York Rangers last week, Stolarz appears to be taking a step back early this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before long, strangers are watching, liking, and commenting on a moment that was meant to be private.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Saints’ other wideout of interest, Chris Olave, would likely cost too high a draft pick for the Patriots’ liking.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This was welcome news to the 18 million Americans of Italian descent enjoying Italian-American heritage month each October.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Alba is enjoying some downtime on the beach in Australia.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, selecting an optimal material for the transducer has proven difficult, as different candidates vary widely in electrical performance, surface characteristics, and long-term stability.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The team went on to make the third pick of the 2023 NBA draft, selecting Scoot Henderson, a guard.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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