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
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The eggs set in large, but still spoonable, clusters that won’t overcook.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
Over time, the scientists observed ravens routinely appearing at kill sites, concentrated in northern Yellowstone where wolf kills are clustered.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Xavier’s sound reflects a cluster of micro-languages that have effectively been memed into existence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The eggs set in large, but still spoonable, clusters that won’t overcook.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Growth in public auction sales was clustered at the top of the market, with lots sold for over $1 million increasing by 21% year-over-year.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
Over time, the scientists observed ravens routinely appearing at kill sites, concentrated in northern Yellowstone where wolf kills are clustered.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Now the west coast will be the beneficiary of that, as Dylan has added a fresh string of dates to his itinerary that include a batch of shows in California.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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With city officials arguing that a petition process would not be possible under the city charter, Holland declined to certify the first batch of signatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Codas, or groupings of clicks, were longer during the birth and then became shorter after the newborn emerged, the authors wrote in Scientific Reports.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now that first grouping, while fun, might be too small a sample size to take to the bank at this point.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the game, Crawford gathered the entire group of friends and family together on the field for photos.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Longoria darts across the kitchen to gather more gastronomic tidbits and sample leftover morsels.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Twin Lakes also stand out, huddled in their alpine embrace and flanked by proud granite slopes.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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And years later, when the group splintered into increasingly militant factions, some took part in a disastrous bank robbery that killed an innocent guard and two police officers—three men who were just doing their jobs that day, and who left behind their own kids, their own families.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Others were looking ahead to Geneva next month, when the industry converges for Watches and Wonders and the constellation of satellite events that now orbit it.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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As of late March, these two meanings have converged.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For more than 20 years, OCPS has been building new schools to relieve crowding on existing ones, as student enrollment grew rapidly.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thirteen candidates crowded into this overwhelmingly blue district’s primary.—
David Daley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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