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
In a risk-averse market, buyers gravitate to ideas based on pre-existing IP, but Motive is playing on a longer game with its focus on original ideas.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Adults who found solace in this vintage counterculture during their youth may gravitate toward it again (in a slightly more sophisticated way) for their interior design.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
People often gravitate towards boxes or even suitcases, but moving bags can be the superior choice for packing away clothes, bedding, and more.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Fire signs may gravitate towards Marcia Brady while Water signs may relate to Peter Brady.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Adults who found solace in this vintage counterculture during their youth may gravitate toward it again (in a slightly more sophisticated way) for their interior design.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
People often gravitate towards boxes or even suitcases, but moving bags can be the superior choice for packing away clothes, bedding, and more.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Fire signs may gravitate towards Marcia Brady while Water signs may relate to Peter Brady.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gravitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
Verb
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On top of this, many European investors, especially institutional ones, prefer funds that meet ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria.—
Yerik Aubakirov,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some people prefer mountain bikes for navigating downtown or a leisurely ride.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Wayfair has an entire pillow storefront with over 50,000 styles to choose from, including indoor/outdoor options, reversible designs, and more.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trending Stories When you are prepared, the episode argues again and again, things tend to work out better, even in impossible situations.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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So people who rely on these kinds of practices tend to develop a more aggressive, less healthy style of coping with anger, Dr. Martin says.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
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Finn likes to sit with Amato, who works from home – on his Pottery Barn kids sofa, which is personalized with his name.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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Most high school bigs want to play outside and that’s to our advantage and liking.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Medics took the man to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in critical but stable condition.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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