GRAVITATING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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 So to bring that sense of comfort inside, homeowners are gravitating toward paint colors reminiscent of the natural world. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 Workers are gravitating to these passive, low-cost investments and the firms are competing to win over investors, which is driving down fees even more. — Teddy Amenabar, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026 Media companies have been gravitating toward adding this content — along with short-form programming — to their platforms in a bid to attract younger viewers. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Across the broader market, shoppers are gravitating toward products that address hair growth, scalp health, hair density, curl care, repair and strengthening solutions. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Moss had been gravitating toward filmmaking, so brought along a 16mm Bolex to capture this last go-round for posterity. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 Holme says that desire for versatility is exactly what consumers are gravitating toward today. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Advertisement For progressives, the Michigan result will be viewed as proof that the party is gravitating toward candidates who openly challenge Democratic leaders and embrace a more confrontational politics. — Nik Popli, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Rota chose to live in Southern Italy, in Bari, preferring it to his native Milan and Rome, the country’s capital of cinema.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
At its most recent meeting in July, three committee members dissented from the decision, preferring to raise the target range by a quarter-point.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of preferring

Verb

By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
The clearest sign of the change came in 2024, when a study recorded Americans choosing cannabis over alcohol for daily consumption, marking the first time in history that cannabis has overtaken alcohol as the preferred daily substance.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

Verb

Finally, regarding Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, his tone has skewed dovish in recent months, favoring a wait-and-see approach to the impact of the Middle East conflict.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
But overall the slate of projects has shifted toward heavily favoring superhero men while removing or declining superhero women.

— Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of favoring

Verb

Her duties include reading slush-pile submissions, making coffee, and tending to the needs of high-profile guests during Platen’s many exclusive fêtes.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The shepherd’s rod and staff, tools used in tending and protecting sheep, reinforce the sense of security.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of tending

Verb

At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
According to the memo, Google will begin taking electric service in February 2027 and will ramp up to full capacity by October 2029.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

While they’ve been spotted enjoying glitzy dinners and events in historic villas with friends in Saint-Tropez and Capri, really, the Clooneys have spent most of the summer at their home on Lake Como.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Meg Nazworth came to eat at Kafi BBQ after having Halal barbecue last year and enjoying various Middle Eastern and African cuisines.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoying

Verb

For example, selecting a chair that encourages an upright posture can reduce pain and injury risk, especially when gamers couple ergonomics with an exercise program that centers on functional strength, mobility and stretching of the upper limbs.

— Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
The city will begin the process of selecting a shelter operator next year, Bontrager previously said during a community meeting.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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