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
The Mark Taper Forum had to suspend programming for more than a year, smaller companies still in operation are producing fewer shows, and producers everywhere are gravitating toward the bankably familiar.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In general, Hoagberg said parents are gravitating to nostalgic styles for their kids.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
But why are audiences and artists gravitating toward content on smaller screens with unconventional aspect ratios?
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Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
President Manny Pastriech said, citing a close working relationship between the union and Lander as reason for gravitating towards his candidacy.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Investors are gravitating towards sectors like robotics, defence, photonics, biotech, and novel compute.
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Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In general, Hoagberg said parents are gravitating to nostalgic styles for their kids.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
But why are audiences and artists gravitating toward content on smaller screens with unconventional aspect ratios?
—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
President Manny Pastriech said, citing a close working relationship between the union and Lander as reason for gravitating towards his candidacy.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Investors are gravitating towards sectors like robotics, defence, photonics, biotech, and novel compute.
—
Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
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The platform is usually occupied only by a caretaker guard, with Michael Bates preferring to live on the mainland.
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Bielsa opted not to play warm-up games ahead of the World Cup, preferring instead to spend the time developing his side’s tactical shape.
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Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
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This innovative approach has garnered instant success, with many guests now favoring the daytime party, solidifying OMNIA's position as a leader in Vegas entertainment.
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Meanwhile, Grok showed the strongest biases, highly favoring Catholics and Protestants while showing an aversion for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’i and Hindus.
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To succeed, the strategic goal for the C-suite must be to stop tending to infrastructure and start focusing on the applications that drive real business outcomes.
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As long as the idea remains that property gets its purpose from those tending it, working it, nourishing it and dying on it, the film will never become a relic.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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These premium earbuds combine some of the best active noise cancellation in the category with rich, detailed sound that can be customized to your liking through Sony's companion app.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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