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
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Locals typically gather near food stands on tiny plastic stools to enjoy their meals, and seeing a cluster of people doing exactly that is a positive sign that the stall’s food is both delicious and safe.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
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Noun
The precise brightness where the gap appears, along with the properties of the stars involved, helps astronomers estimate how far away the cluster is.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Locals typically gather near food stands on tiny plastic stools to enjoy their meals, and seeing a cluster of people doing exactly that is a positive sign that the stall’s food is both delicious and safe.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Verb
The two are tightly clustered with Nithya Raman, a progressive member of the City Council running to Bass’ political left.
—Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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As the ferry slowly pulled into the Ishigaki port on May 29, a group of people waved the Taiwan flag and brandished a banner to welcome the first batch of visitors.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued the first batch of permits to move the whales and is set to issue different permits closer to the move, expected to take place in the next few months.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The intelligence-gathering site became another means by which Israel could collect information on Iranian military movements and facilities, as well as potentially providing early warning of missile launches.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Team projects and daily systems ask for tweaks as information-gathering Mercury engages your 11th House of Friends, while intense Pluto focuses your 6th House of Work.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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An engineer overhears a sales call where a partner is requesting a specific feature and immediately huddles with the salesperson once the line clicks shut.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Realizing he’s stumbled onto a global conspiracy, Zaminsky goes on the run after linking neighborhood satellite dishes to create an array relocating the alien signal.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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There are already plans to replace the International Space Station with an array of smaller private ones.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Some groups came out in support of the update, however, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Past, present, and future versions of the South Park figures—childhood’s tokens, mined and mined again—are made to converge around adulthood’s most representative, most depressing reality.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In May, tennis fans in Panama hats converge on Roland Garros Stadium for the French Open.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Then in the 93rd minute, Taylor Suarez found herself in a good spot, but her shot was scuffed as two defenders crowded her on the goal line, and Sheridan would eventually fall on the ball.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Guests crowd around the horseshoe-shape counter to watch short-order cooks flip pancakes, crack eggs, and work the sizzling griddle just feet away.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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