GRAVITATING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

gravitating

verb

present participle of gravitate

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 Holme says that desire for versatility is exactly what consumers are gravitating toward today. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Advertisement For progressives, the Michigan result will be viewed as proof that the party is gravitating toward candidates who openly challenge Democratic leaders and embrace a more confrontational politics. — Nik Popli, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 The figures suggest some buyers may be gravitating toward relatively more affordable inland markets as high-cost coastal regions remain out of reach for many households. — James Ward, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Maritaş’ customers have also been gravitating toward low to no stretch, such as a blend of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent Tencel or a mix of 99 percent cotton and 1 percent spandex. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 While that military heritage remains part of the brand, McCarthy says participants are increasingly gravitating toward events centered more directly on rucking and community. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Buyers are currently gravitating toward warmer materials and custom finishes. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 Most buyers are choosing grand townhouses or mansions with gardens, while those opting for apartments are gravitating toward sprawling penthouses and turnkey residences in luxury buildings with hotel-style amenities. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Amazon shoppers and celebs are gravitating towards jelly shoes. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

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Verb

In fact, according to multiple biographers, after becoming Princess of Monaco, Kelly often styled her own hair, preferring a hands-on approach.

— Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
These dragonflies live near bodies of water, preferring those with calm currents, like ponds, wetlands, or slow-moving streams.

— Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of preferring

Verb

In fact, Myers Park Covenant’s interim senior minister, Tim Moore, believes that more newcomers to Charlotte than ever — especially younger ones — aren’t choosing churches based on denomination.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and choosing one is always the hardest part.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

Verb

Coach Jeff Hafley has earned points for favoring the physicality of 11-on-11 drills over the finesse of 7 on 7s.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Supporters of El-Sayed, given his crusading platform, naturally tended to be more vocal than those favoring Stevens.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of favoring

Verb

Crews remained at the scene Tuesday tending to hot spots, shoring up containment lines and monitoring the area for fire activity, said Cal Fire officials in a morning update.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Video from the location verified by NBC News shows medical staff dressed in white tending to infants in hospital bassinets outdoors.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tending

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Towns and cities are enacting bans on construction seemingly by the day, including in nearby areas in Washington, out of fears of higher electricity bills, pollution and AI taking their jobs.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Skubal also issued two walks and hit a batter with a pitch in just his second career appearance at Dodger Stadium, taking the mound nine days after the defending champions acquired him from Detroit in the biggest trade of the deadline.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

So far, fans seem to be liking it well enough, but there are just not all that many reviews in yet.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
His heartwarming appearance at the Chazaq event comes as antisemitic hate crimes surge across New York City and NBA rivals Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama face backlash for liking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel posts.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of liking

Verb

For the grand finale of her tropical celebration, the Academy Award-winning actress went braless in a head-turning satin slip dress while enjoying the sunset on the sand.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
The focus is not only on smaller ships, but also on the ease of unpacking once and visiting multiple destinations, while enjoying the restaurants, spa, service, and design found at a luxury resort.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoying

Verb

After carefully selecting specimens with reliable dates and locations, the team extracted DNA using techniques designed for highly degraded historical samples.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The latter curated the event, hand-selecting performers and often songs, also playing keyboards throughout the night.

— Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

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