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
Lavin and Pittman also said Bluesky audiences are gravitating toward a more diverse set of topics and stories, both political and apolitical.
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Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
There are a few types of skills that middle-aged workers are gravitating towards.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
And more people are gravitating back to physical stores versus online to shop.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
One brand players have been gravitating towards is Diallo, which Taylor launched with his longtime stylist Dex Robinson last year.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Failing to incorporate sustainability or social responsibility could lead to loss of market share if customers continue gravitating toward brands that prioritize environmental and ethical concerns.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
That balance is what sets it apart, and really why people are gravitating toward the Art the Clown character.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Polished Pebble Leather Lana Shoulder Bag 23 The obsession over mini bags seems to have died down, with fashionistas gravitating towards bags that are both chic and practical like the Lana Shoulder Bag.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
Perhaps the bendy, gravitating fabric of our universe itself emerges from whatever is happening on some lower-dimensional boundary.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
There are a few types of skills that middle-aged workers are gravitating towards.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
And more people are gravitating back to physical stores versus online to shop.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
One brand players have been gravitating towards is Diallo, which Taylor launched with his longtime stylist Dex Robinson last year.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Failing to incorporate sustainability or social responsibility could lead to loss of market share if customers continue gravitating toward brands that prioritize environmental and ethical concerns.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
That balance is what sets it apart, and really why people are gravitating toward the Art the Clown character.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Polished Pebble Leather Lana Shoulder Bag 23 The obsession over mini bags seems to have died down, with fashionistas gravitating towards bags that are both chic and practical like the Lana Shoulder Bag.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
Perhaps the bendy, gravitating fabric of our universe itself emerges from whatever is happening on some lower-dimensional boundary.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
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Also, many Americans are thrilled by their connection with needy persons through crowdfunding, preferring that to traditional giving.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
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Exceptions preferring more even moisture (but not staying wet) include basil, parsley, and mint.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Palace went from worrying about relegation to enjoying comprehensive victories, banishing those fears.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Instead of picking an immediate replacement for the 60-year-old morning show mainstay to join Bush Hager, the show will try out different A-listers to find the best fit.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Gravitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitating. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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