GRAVITATES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

gravitates

verb

present tense third-person singular of gravitate

as in prefers

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 gravitates The Princess of Wales regularly gravitates toward pastels, jewel tones and the like throughout the year. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Gen-Alpha gravitates toward quick, entertaining and interactive content, raising the bar for brands trying to break through. — Jacquelyn Lamar Berney, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The audience that gravitates to games on PlayStation has become notoriously difficult for advertisers to reach. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Tired girl makeup is surging as Gen Z moves away from the flawless clean-girl standard and gravitates toward beauty that looks more lived-in. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Everyone on the team gravitates towards Harris, who grew up on an apple orchard in Ottawa. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 When people speak about what makes living in Los Angeles ideal, discussion often gravitates toward the weather or the proximity to beaches, deserts or mountains. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Rather than using their music to chronicle grand, cinematic experiences, the duo intently gravitates toward the quiet moments that exist in between life’s victories and failures. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The traveler who gravitates towards me usually wants a combination of adventure and luxury. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

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Verb

Liebman, however, prefers a different approach — a focus on total return.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
But these four stood out, especially because they were caught on camera and quickly raced across social media, not the kind of viral moments the NFL prefers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of prefers

Verb

In that case, however Taylor & Byrne chooses to handle her will be an advantage to Cathcarts.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chooses

Verb

My complexion tends to be dry in some areas and oily in others, so striking the balance between glow and grease can be tricky.

— Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
The nonprofit is centered around caring for children and adults with genetic disorders that are especially common among the Amish and broader Plain community, a group that also tends to have lower vaccination rates than average.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tends

Verb

Underneath, these wide-leg jeans are timeless, comfortable, and easy to walk in—and with a satin blouse like this one from Aritizia, you’ll be set for wherever your stroll takes you.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026
The clip takes fans through the making of the music video from start to finish, with Swift breaking down her creative process, directing scenes and sharing funny moments with the video’s stars, Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of takes

Verb

Brower and Simone covered the floor around their refrigerator -- where Primrose likes to perch and poop -- with birdcage liner.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
DawgNation’s Mike Griffith likes the Bulldogs to cover, despite Vandy’s plan to stop Georgia’s running game.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

Verb

Currently, a recall election determines whether a politician should be recalled from office and selects their replacement.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Lawmakers threatened impeachment, and some are now advocating changing the way the state selects its judges.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of selects

Verb

There is no rule of blackjack, nor any law, that prohibits card counting (keeping track of dealt cards then betting big when the pack favors the player).

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
The filing also says that public interest favors freezing the deal until the Supreme Court considers the case.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

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