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
Wielding the language of liberal internationalism to justify ruinous intervention abroad has long been the modus operandi of the neoconservatives, who, since the ascendancy of Trump over the Republican Party, have gravitated back to their original home among the Democrats.
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Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Austin would rather gravitate to the worst of human beings to get to know them.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Patients with sensitive skin should gravitate toward fragrance-free, bland emollients and moisturizers that have a thicker consistency, says Gordon.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Specs Mattress size Safety notes West Elm Mid-Century 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
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Cribs and beds are major purchases for parents, which is why so many gravitate toward a convertible crib.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
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Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Austin would rather gravitate to the worst of human beings to get to know them.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Patients with sensitive skin should gravitate toward fragrance-free, bland emollients and moisturizers that have a thicker consistency, says Gordon.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Specs Mattress size Safety notes West Elm Mid-Century 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
$899
West Elm
Cribs and beds are major purchases for parents, which is why so many gravitate toward a convertible crib.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
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John Seidler’s approval as control person was contingent on his becoming trustee of Peter Seidler’s trust, as Major League Baseball prefers the control person and trustee to be the same person when a trust controls the largest stake in a team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most people would still prefer to eat fresh over frozen food, but no one is going to get more time to cook anytime soon.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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For all the doubt that antivaccine advocates, including RFK, Jr., have sowed around childhood immunizations, for all the political proclamations of conscientious objection and the freedom to choose, this child did not have a choice.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those on the college track might choose a school abroad, an option no longer reserved for the wealthy.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, insurance companies tend only to cover the use of DEXA as a bone density test for people at risk of osteoporosis.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sage, cloves, garlic, pepper, green pepper, imitation vanilla, and some herbs tend to take on a strong, bitter flavor.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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Surely, investigating authorities would still like at least a word with Greg.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Every generation likes to think their generation’s music was the best ever.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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So, 46-year-old Nina Peterson decided to take matters into her own hands and create a personalized and educational video—similar to Ms. Rachel's—for her granddaughter, Heavenly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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More than 60,000 people, or about 3% of the federal workforce, have already taken the offer which purportedly guarantees workers pay through September without the obligation to work.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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