1
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
a cluster of stars in the southern sky
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2
as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a small cluster of reporters waited by the courthouse door
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
the mice clustered together into a small burrow
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
all the cottages are clustered on one end of the lake
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Recent Examples of cluster
Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
In fact, the condition has systemic implications: Many people with HS experience other medical conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome (a cluster of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes), and depression.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Experts say the four recent accidents should not be viewed as a systemic, nationwide problem, but rather as four random events that happened to cluster together in time.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This division has worked on issues such as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood lead poisoning and cancer clusters.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
In fact, the condition has systemic implications: Many people with HS experience other medical conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome (a cluster of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes), and depression.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
As might be expected, many of the orange spots were clustered around downtown.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Experts say the four recent accidents should not be viewed as a systemic, nationwide problem, but rather as four random events that happened to cluster together in time.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Twenty-eight of those have launched batches of Starlink satellites to join the constellation.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The new batch of six episodes, all written or co-written by its creator Charlie Brooker, reflects the full range of how the show has evolved to include new grooves — a mix of the horrific and the comedic, the hopeful and the nihilistic, the archly British and the sourly American.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Monitor and gather feedback: Establish monitoring systems to track performance and gather feedback from users.—
Kim Bozzella,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two Saturdays ago, citizens and immigrants across the country gathered and marched — including tens of thousands in downtown Chicago and the suburbs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others huddled in conversation in the Great Hall and in what was once the library of Andrew Carnegie’s uptown manse.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Kentucky, Misty Vincent huddled in a bathtub with her four children and two pets as the storm ramped up overnight.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Manager Stephen Vogt has said the key for Ortiz is throwing strikes consistently enough so that his array of heaters — a fastball, cutter and sinker, each with a different movement profile — befuddles hitters.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Paul Newman's Life in Photos Newman was an actor, film director and racecar driver who worked on an array of successful projects, including The Hustler, The Sting, The Verdict, Cool Hand Luke, The Color of Money and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, to name a few.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When asked about Jackson being turned away from the event, Nettles responded that every candidate should have the opportunity to participate, but at the same time should respect the rules of the group organizing the candidate forums.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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These activities established the group’s priorities of addressing chronic diseases and population health – goals that have also driven its involvement in disaster response efforts, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Katrina, as well as the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lady in the Lake When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore in 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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These brave ants converge upon the intruders, initiating a final, irreversible act of self-destruction.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Blackhawks’ blue line is getting crowded with young and exciting talent.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).—
NerdWallet,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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