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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 gravitated
Jurisdictional risks Affluent families have historically gravitated toward jurisdictions offering political stability, personal safety, low taxes and high quality of life.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Most of them gravitated to Minnesota — a very different climate from their equatorial homeland, but a state with a great tradition of tolerance for newcomers.
—Robert W. Laird, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Both Luke and Cole gravitated to basketball; Cole to baseball.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Many Haitian families gravitated to Lemon City, one of the oldest settlements in Miami, developed in the late eighteen-hundreds and, at the time, largely populated by lemon-grove workers from the Bahamas.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
But as the practice evolved, eager writers like Jefferson and John Adams (but not George Washington or James Madison, for instance), gravitated to a richer, sympathy-bearing idiom, which no doubt bled into intimate speech, now lost.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Most of them gravitated to Minnesota — a very different climate from their equatorial homeland, but a state with a great tradition of tolerance for newcomers.
—Robert W. Laird, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
People adored him and gravitated towards him.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Both Luke and Cole gravitated to basketball; Cole to baseball.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Many Haitian families gravitated to Lemon City, one of the oldest settlements in Miami, developed in the late eighteen-hundreds and, at the time, largely populated by lemon-grove workers from the Bahamas.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
But as the practice evolved, eager writers like Jefferson and John Adams (but not George Washington or James Madison, for instance), gravitated to a richer, sympathy-bearing idiom, which no doubt bled into intimate speech, now lost.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitated
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But former Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley preferred using Ghirardelli Melting Wafers, which melt into a glossy, smooth consistency right in the microwave.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Having hit the ground running with the one-two punch of Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023), Fennell immediately showed a knack for provocation and a willingness to poke social-issue bears, even if the aim-to-grasp ratio tended to fall short.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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As for why the vote in congressional races has tended to shift in Democrats’ favor, there’s a simple, non-diabolical explanation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The protesters took a violent turn at several points during that week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In total, the design process took three years to complete with collaboration from several researchers and engineers.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These 5-second, 10-second and shot-clock turnovers are a good indicator of the aggressive style of full-court defense that Texas liked to play.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fernández liked the intent against the Wizards as much as the box score.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So, owner Robert Kraft went with another familiar face and former Super Bowl champion, this time with head coaching experience already.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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As for accessories, Union went mostly minimal, save for a few pieces of gold jewelry to add a pop of color contrast to the mostly monochrome look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Premium sake should be enjoyed cold to appreciate its nuance and aromatics.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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That lack of rain many have enjoyed for three months in South Florida — allowing near uninterrupted opportunities for outdoor activities — comes at a cost.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Youngblood picked it up, put his hand on the cover, and whispered a prayer in Latin.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Owls, who will christen Mickey Dunn Stadium this weekend, were picked to finish third by Conference USA coaches.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Gravitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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