gravitate
verb (used without object)
to move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.
have been gravitating
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present perfect progressiveof gravitate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Investors instead have been gravitating to what Morgan Stanley analyst Joe Moore described as “secondary and tertiary AI beneficiaries” that are also benefiting from the booming investment cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“I think why people have been gravitating towards semi cap and memory and some of these ‘picks and shovels’ is, they’re the beneficiaries of all that capex,” he said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
For years, American drivers have been gravitating toward sport utility vehicles and away from sedans, compacts and hatchbacks.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
My household has been in dire need of comfort lately, and my husband and I have been gravitating toward stereotypical American comfort food, meaning carbs and sweets and — jackpot! — carby sweets.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 17, 2021
In recent years, consumers have been gravitating to connected fitness platforms and streaming services that have on-demand workouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2021
