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
First Lady Jill Biden gravitated toward her signature color on Sunday as President Joe Biden addressed the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Players, even those several years older, gravitate toward the 24-year-old.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, older consumers who may use cannabis for pain relief or sleep problems might gravitate toward strains with myrcene or caryophyllene (a terpene with potential anti-inflammatory benefits).
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Once there’s a hit, then everybody will gravitate to that.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Players, even those several years older, gravitate toward the 24-year-old.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, older consumers who may use cannabis for pain relief or sleep problems might gravitate toward strains with myrcene or caryophyllene (a terpene with potential anti-inflammatory benefits).
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Once there’s a hit, then everybody will gravitate to that.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gravitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitate
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Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Arc’teryx Sabre Gore-Tex Shell Jacket & Bibs Many skiers prefer layering with an uninsulated shell jacket and warmer layers underneath.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rising rents in Baltimore are also forcing low-income families to choose between essentials such as food and housing.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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According to Smith, some families are already receiving insurance stipends and can choose to spend it on either rent or a new mortgage.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Offer Comfort After experiencing a disaster, whether firsthand or through media images, kids tend to worry about their family's safety or fear that the event will happen again.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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According to Butler and Desai, chick lit tends to celebrate an ostentatious culture of globe-trotting shopping sprees—mainly in Western centers of fashion and power, such as London and New York.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Panthers had to give up what turned out to only be a fifth-round pick to get Mayfield, who like Darnold would be playing on an expiring contract.Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Edwards didn’t like where his in-bounds pass to Randle wound up.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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Herzog’s version centers on Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) venturing to the castle of Count Dracula (Kinski), who takes an interest in Harker’s wife, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani).Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Gravitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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