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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
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Those requirements, taken seriously, produce something that looks less like a military alliance and more like a strategic industrial cluster.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Texas has several major metro regions that have benefited from that clustering effect, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Officials described it as a cluster munition that got past Israel’s air defense system.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Those requirements, taken seriously, produce something that looks less like a military alliance and more like a strategic industrial cluster.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The streaks are also clustered around the moon's equator, matching models predicting where the material spun off from Didymos would most likely land, scientists say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Texas has several major metro regions that have benefited from that clustering effect, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Of the initial batch of drugs on the site, roughly half have generic versions that are often much cheaper, Joyce said.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trader Joe's spokesperson Nakia Rohde confirmed to USA TODAY that another batch of the pastel mini canvas tote bags and a new large canvas bag are on the way.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The silver carpet at our ultra-exclusive celebration after the Oscars 2026 was jam-packed with mini family reunions, including groupings of siblings, parents and their kids, and even a stray grandparent in the mix.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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On March 18th, Hadi gathered with friends to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, a festival of fire on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which begins on March 20th.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Before sunrise in downtown Dallas, volunteers gather in near silence, scanning sidewalks and glass towers for signs of birds that didn’t survive the night’s migration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Every so often, in the decade following The Comeback’s second-season finale in December 2014, co-creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King would huddle to brainstorm ways to resuscitate Valerie Cherish.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Prager and the other three crew members huddled together below deck to sketch out a plan.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Democratic states like Illinois, Washington and Massachusetts are exploding state spending and proposing tax hikes on top earners to fund an ever-growing array of programs and handouts.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Exhibits over the years have showcased a heady array of musical instruments and equipment, from guitars, pianos, accordions and reed instruments to synthesizers, theremins, foot pedals, a Harpejji (a 24-string cross between a piano and a guitar) and much more.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Major stars converged inside Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre across the evening, where returning host Conan O'Brien presided over the festivities that ultimately included historic firsts, emotional acting victories, a no-show winner, and even a tie.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Since cities are spaces where the lives and dreams of their residents converge, the Greek film section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, eligible for the Municipality of Thessaloniki Award, is titled City Stories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, airports are crowded with spring break travelers and fans heading to March Madness games as the annual NCAA men's and women's college basketball tournaments ramp up.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Lodge, while crowded, can be a nice respite from the madness of SXSW if arrive early in the day.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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