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
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Alexandra Talty, New York Times, 17 May 2025
People smoked fentanyl in plain sight and clustered at the usual spots: around the public library, the Burnside St. McDonald’s, along Alder St., in the parking lot beneath the closed Montessori school.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Verb
Now there are 18, clustered mostly in the Midwest and on the East Coast.
—Alexandra Talty, New York Times, 17 May 2025
People smoked fentanyl in plain sight and clustered at the usual spots: around the public library, the Burnside St. McDonald’s, along Alder St., in the parking lot beneath the closed Montessori school.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Bib & Tucker Small Batch 6-year-old Bourbon, 46% ABV A small batch bourbon aged for 6 years, known for its smoothness and character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Last month, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Sony was no longer obligated to provide episodes to CBS, which has served for decades as the conduit, delivering batches of episodes to television stations around the country.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
Verb
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In the Los Angeles area, storms gathered around the San Gabriel Mountains in the morning before descending into urban areas and traveling southwest across the region and along the coast, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, ideal clients gather around content creators in your niche, hunting for insights exactly like yours.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba huddled with advisers for more than 20 hours of preparatory meetings ahead of his showdown the same month, a person familiar with the planning said.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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In a postgame huddle, some Aledo players shared tears and thoughts on the 2025 season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Deadline’s Sound & Screen will make its UK debut during SXSW London, with live performances and conversations with an array of composers set for the showcase Saturday, June 7.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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People with a competent array of professional skills are in high demand and always valued.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Along with other members of his groups, Szabo would target some of the same people multiple times, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Drug Addicts and 'Mob Psychology' Ziaul Hassan, the home minister of Sindh province, said the inmates were still outside of their cells during the evacuation when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire, and fled.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Allan described the three converging fronts of the perfect storm: AI is creating more code than ever.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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At The Donum Estate, Oracle has found not just a physical home, but a spiritual one—a place where Biggers’ layered histories, material choices, and contemplative intentions converge into a singular, powerful experience.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Some themes are crowded, with high valuations already priced in.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The contest to replace Newsom in California is crowded, with leading candidates including former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former Biden administration health secretary Xavier Becerra.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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