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
On the point of Art Basel Paris and Basel, there’s been a large conversation over the last couple of years over whether collectors are now gravitating toward Paris.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Additionally, Khan said consumers are gravitating toward pieces with history behind them.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Among the picks shoppers are gravitating toward in 2026 are these standouts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
More homeowners are gravitating toward low-maintenance and durable alternatives; the share of those opting for a synthetic lawn has jumped by 10 percentage points to 19 percent, while the share opting for hardscaping (57 percent) rose by 7 percentage points.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Mallorca has become especially popular for yacht days, scenic boutique properties, and that quieter luxury energy people are gravitating toward right now.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Instead of sticking to predictable black or tan pairs, everyone’s gravitating toward punchy shades like cherry red, cobalt blue, and neon green to wake up otherwise simple outfits.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
In just about the earliest version of CollegeHumor, people were gravitating toward the people who worked there.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Additionally, Khan said consumers are gravitating toward pieces with history behind them.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Among the picks shoppers are gravitating toward in 2026 are these standouts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
More homeowners are gravitating toward low-maintenance and durable alternatives; the share of those opting for a synthetic lawn has jumped by 10 percentage points to 19 percent, while the share opting for hardscaping (57 percent) rose by 7 percentage points.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Mallorca has become especially popular for yacht days, scenic boutique properties, and that quieter luxury energy people are gravitating toward right now.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Instead of sticking to predictable black or tan pairs, everyone’s gravitating toward punchy shades like cherry red, cobalt blue, and neon green to wake up otherwise simple outfits.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
In just about the earliest version of CollegeHumor, people were gravitating toward the people who worked there.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
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Robins Robins don't nest in cavities, preferring to make their homes on horizontal branches or flat surfaces like ledges and eaves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Initially, Giles doesn’t tell Buffy and the Scoobies about any of this, preferring to conceal his rebellious youth from the impressionable youngsters.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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In her acceptance speech, Swift said choosing to be a songwriter was easy, then fought back tears while thanking her family.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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How does choosing Gwen Graham help push Florida and Democrats into the future?—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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For Club name DuPont, analysts like the company's strategy of favoring its healthcare and water businesses but don't see enough total growth to give it a buy.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Jennifer Garner previously opted for comfy-looking joggers that show off cute shoes, while Olivia Wilde, Shay Mitchell, and Kate Moss have been favoring wide-leg styles that are equal parts tailored and breezy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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After the top of the second inning, the grounds crew started tending to the field in steady rain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Konopasek volunteers at Poway Gardens every Friday for two to three hours tending to the rows of tomato plants.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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On Monday, 60 Tao people from Taiwan’s Orchid Island set off on a 111-mile voyage, taking turns to paddle against strong currents to reach the Ivatan people on Batan Island, located in the far north of the Philippines, replicating a journey first thought to have been made more than 4,000 years ago.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Hughton supported Addo at the previous World Cup in 2022 before taking charge of the team for the AFCON in Ivory Coast in early 2024.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the World Cup odds for best player of the tournament, and Croucher shares his reasoning behind liking France's Kylian Mbappé (+900) best for the award.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Not liking acting as a child came from feeling a lack of autonomy in my decisions and creativity.—
Marcel Ruiz,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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That means players, staff and coaches are off to parts unknown enjoying their summer break.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The actor decorated the residence herself, tackling one room at a time and carefully selecting everything from the furnishings to the fabrics.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Then came the work; visiting distilleries, playing with mash bills, tasting endlessly and hand-selecting the whiskeys that would eventually go into their blends.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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