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
For Trochopoulos, gravitating toward designs evocative of sensuality has always appealed to him.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
However, shoppers seem to be gravitating toward a specific wide-leg style, which is available for just $32.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal.
—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
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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
However, shoppers seem to be gravitating toward a specific wide-leg style, which is available for just $32.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
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Last season’s Celtics forced the fourth-fewest turnovers and ranked 24th in opponent turnover rate, preferring to defend conservatively and limit free-throw attempts.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The overtures backfired, with Sheridan preferring a less corporate approach.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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But that goes back to choosing whether to make the right decision or the wrong.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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The redistricting targets five Republican representatives and would create more Democratic seats in California, thus neutralizing a Republican-favoring redistricting plan in Texas.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the broader mule trend has stayed minimal — Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, and others favoring thin straps and low, polished heels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The mayor helms numerous responsibilities for the town, per the city's website, including presiding over city council meetings, serving as a spokesperson for the community and tending to day-to-day operations in the city.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among her future duties in tending to the Garden State will be oversight of its flourishing film and TV industry.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When in doubt, close the page and verify the URL before taking any action.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roan ended up taking home the trophy.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Khattar recalled first liking science in sixth grade when her grandmother, who had been a science teacher in India, showed her the diagram of a heart.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sixteen squirrels from 16 state parks competed for the title of Fat Squirrel Week Champ, with fans casting votes by liking and commenting on photos posted to each park’s Facebook page.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to researchers at Penn State’s Materials Research Institute, the characteristics of nanotubes can be precisely tuned by selecting specific atomic compositions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Get the most from your investment by selecting trees that provide year-round beauty.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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