as in preferred
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 gravitated
Roger that While most youngsters growing up in New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s were Mickey Mantle fans, Strasberg gravitated to Maris.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Both gravitated toward the political center.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The backstory Travelers who have long outgrown the South Beach scene (or at least don’t want to be sleeping just a few feet above late-night revelry along Ocean Drive) have gravitated a handful of blocks north in pursuit and discovery of Faena over the past few years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Many parents who find white noise too harsh have gravitated toward green noise as a gentler alternative.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But there’s a tension between the ambition driving this spending and the more incremental objectives toward which many companies have gravitated.
—Terrence Curtin, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Shoppers have gravitated toward its nutritious offering, which has about double the amount of protein and fiber per serving compared to traditional Kraft Mac & Cheese.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
While the area's illustrious history still draws tourists, many Boston residents have gravitated toward other parts of the city, leaving the marketplace quieter than when it was first revamped 50 years ago.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Being a dad to 10 kids is something that’s been a part of your storyline in comedy and that people have gravitated to.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Both gravitated toward the political center.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The backstory Travelers who have long outgrown the South Beach scene (or at least don’t want to be sleeping just a few feet above late-night revelry along Ocean Drive) have gravitated a handful of blocks north in pursuit and discovery of Faena over the past few years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Many parents who find white noise too harsh have gravitated toward green noise as a gentler alternative.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But there’s a tension between the ambition driving this spending and the more incremental objectives toward which many companies have gravitated.
—Terrence Curtin, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Shoppers have gravitated toward its nutritious offering, which has about double the amount of protein and fiber per serving compared to traditional Kraft Mac & Cheese.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
While the area's illustrious history still draws tourists, many Boston residents have gravitated toward other parts of the city, leaving the marketplace quieter than when it was first revamped 50 years ago.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Being a dad to 10 kids is something that’s been a part of your storyline in comedy and that people have gravitated to.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitated
Verb
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Sloane preferred to focus on others rather than herself and her achievements, Dew said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because once the Avs had snatched a 1-0 lead, the Kings clearly preferred to dance than skate.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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It feels pointed at this point.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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The analysis of data from nine of the largest Connecticut cities showed that census tracts where the most tows occurred from 2022 to 2024 tended to have larger populations of renters, larger Black and Hispanic populations and much higher rates of poverty than the state as a whole.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Heartland rock tended to be more circumspect than the socially conscious pop of the previous decades.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chaminade took an 11-10 lead in the top of the ninth on an RBI single by Siena Greenlinger.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Christian Petersen / Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t pull off a sweep on Sunday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are heavily favored to do so on Monday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That outcome would still leave Democrats favored to win the House and force House Speaker Mike Johnson to surrender the gavel to Jeffries.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gravitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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