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
Even with the Hornets in the midst of one of the best stretches in franchise history and the city gravitating toward full-fledged acceptance and happiness, the test that stood before them was a beast.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Marney, a former Oklahoma State baseball player, dived into coaching after graduating, gravitating towards the analytical and mechanical side of pitching.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Manfred's approval rating remains middling, though the general trend shows opinions gravitating toward the center.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
At Boy London, makeup artist Marike Thibaut achieved this look by gravitating to greige, a neutral that retains the frosted vibes of the early aughts but with a toasty finish for a modern edge.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent design trends suggest that many couples are gravitating toward stationery and digital designs that reflect regional character or natural surroundings rather than traditional, generic wedding motifs.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead, people are gravitating toward plantings that welcome pollinator friends like birds, bees, and butterflies.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The film underscores a broader trend across the lineup at the Berlinale, as well as other festivals, that sees Hollywood actors gravitating toward European directors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Nas just dropped four or five crazy joints and people are still gravitating to it.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Marney, a former Oklahoma State baseball player, dived into coaching after graduating, gravitating towards the analytical and mechanical side of pitching.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Manfred's approval rating remains middling, though the general trend shows opinions gravitating toward the center.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
At Boy London, makeup artist Marike Thibaut achieved this look by gravitating to greige, a neutral that retains the frosted vibes of the early aughts but with a toasty finish for a modern edge.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent design trends suggest that many couples are gravitating toward stationery and digital designs that reflect regional character or natural surroundings rather than traditional, generic wedding motifs.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead, people are gravitating toward plantings that welcome pollinator friends like birds, bees, and butterflies.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The film underscores a broader trend across the lineup at the Berlinale, as well as other festivals, that sees Hollywood actors gravitating toward European directors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Nas just dropped four or five crazy joints and people are still gravitating to it.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
Verb
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Nok remains hopeful, preferring not to give much weight to politics.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its members resist transparency about their decision making, preferring discretion and control.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From the outset, there was internal debate over whether OpenAI was the right partner, with former Apple AI chief John Giannandrea questioning the startup’s staying power and favoring a Google deal.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following the four competitions, some participants criticized the process for such things as unclear requests for proposals, poor management and bias favoring city employee teams.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, the film shines with atmospheric nuances and Ringwald’s away-from-school life (working in a record store, tending her dad) taps into common teen-age problems.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the robot companies’ success hinges in part on people liking the robots.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yet somehow, in spite of themselves, everyone kind of winds up liking him.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Josh gets to sit back, relax and focus on being a dad while enjoying the fleeting moments of high school ball before Michaela heads to college.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Duchess opted for another look from the designer on day three of her and Prince Harry's visit to Colombia, this time selecting an easy-breezy matching top and skirt.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is why selecting the appropriate size and style of area rug for your room is crucial.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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