gravitate
verb (used without object)
to move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.
gravitating
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present participleof gravitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They are gravitating toward brand nostalgia and physical store experiences, trends he believes favor Gap’s brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“People are gravitating to people that they trust,” Hillard said.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, masked flower bearers started to appear, gravitating towards the scene of the incident and laying vibrant bouquets at the base of what has now been dubbed the Justice Tree.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Maybe it was because I was only twelve years old when I started high school, but I could already feel some of my friends gravitating in a different direction.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
