gravitating

verb

present participle of gravitate
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 In general, Hoagberg said parents are gravitating to nostalgic styles for their kids. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Smith says gravitating toward more saturated greens and blues, like peacock blue, or toward shades on the opposite end of the color wheel (think coral or seashell pink) can be a good place to start. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 But why are audiences and artists gravitating toward content on smaller screens with unconventional aspect ratios? — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 Investors are gravitating towards sectors like robotics, defence, photonics, biotech, and novel compute. — Carl Fritjofsson, Fortune, 19 June 2026 Her book is a panoramic, abundantly detailed history of a century of turmoil and restless migratory movements gravitating around El Paso. — Julia Preston, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 President Manny Pastriech said, citing a close working relationship between the union and Lander as reason for gravitating towards his candidacy. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 23 June 2026 The Mark Taper Forum had to suspend programming for more than a year, smaller companies still in operation are producing fewer shows, and producers everywhere are gravitating toward the bankably familiar. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitating
  1. preferring
  2. choosing
  3. favoring
  4. tending
  5. taking
  6. liking
  7. enjoying
  8. selecting
Verb
  • The platform is usually occupied only by a caretaker guard, with Michael Bates preferring to live on the mainland.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Bielsa opted not to play warm-up games ahead of the World Cup, preferring instead to spend the time developing his side’s tactical shape.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of preferring
Verb
  • Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • This innovative approach has garnered instant success, with many guests now favoring the daytime party, solidifying OMNIA's position as a leader in Vegas entertainment.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Grok showed the strongest biases, highly favoring Catholics and Protestants while showing an aversion for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’i and Hindus.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of favoring
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  • To succeed, the strategic goal for the C-suite must be to stop tending to infrastructure and start focusing on the applications that drive real business outcomes.
    — Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • As long as the idea remains that property gets its purpose from those tending it, working it, nourishing it and dying on it, the film will never become a relic.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of tending
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  • The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of taking
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  • These premium earbuds combine some of the best active noise cancellation in the category with rich, detailed sound that can be customized to your liking through Sony's companion app.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 June 2026
Definition of liking
Verb
  • The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
Definition of enjoying
Verb
  • Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of selecting

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