as in to prefer
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 gravitate
While some people have found community through physical activities such as run clubs, others are gravitating toward gatherings centered on nostalgic games and simpler times.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Such a magnetic personality that people gravitate to, that people around the game love and respect.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Gass said AURs in the DTC channel are up mid-single digits as consumers gravitate to premium products.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
At a time when practically the entire rom-com genre has gravitated to streaming, this bilingual theatrical offering from Sony Pictures Classics feels like the best kind of throwback.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Such a magnetic personality that people gravitate to, that people around the game love and respect.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Gass said AURs in the DTC channel are up mid-single digits as consumers gravitate to premium products.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
At a time when practically the entire rom-com genre has gravitated to streaming, this bilingual theatrical offering from Sony Pictures Classics feels like the best kind of throwback.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
Verb
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There really is something for every kid here—even ones who prefer quiet with a calm corner.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Four Seasons New York Downtown property is also likely to lure in gala guests who prefer a stay in the heart of Tribeca.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The powerful fan has eight different speeds to choose from. But wait, there’s more.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Some platforms tend to remove the grisliest content, and some ban a few cartels outright.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
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The sector’s blue chips tend to be overcrowded, which is a recipe for limited yields.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Like all salespeople, Don liked products that sold themselves.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Others credit the accessibility of religious content through social media and influencers, some like Desantis— who has over 220K followers and 4.4M likes on TikTok alone— speak directly to a generation navigating complex identity issues.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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