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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
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2023 the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) found an even earlier cluster, A2744z7p9OD, at a time just 650 million years after the Big Bang.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
The last thing a diversified fund manager wants is to run a portfolio dominated by just seven technology companies — all American, all megacap, clustered in the same corner of the economy.
—Isabelle Lee, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Each cluster would be part of a larger cluster of clusters, exponentially increasing the collective processing power.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2023 the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) found an even earlier cluster, A2744z7p9OD, at a time just 650 million years after the Big Bang.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Teams clustered around three cauldrons, coaxing different worts to temperature in preparation for fermentation.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
The last thing a diversified fund manager wants is to run a portfolio dominated by just seven technology companies — all American, all megacap, clustered in the same corner of the economy.
—Isabelle Lee, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the meat until well browned all over, then transfer to the prepared plate.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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During the bye week review, the coaching staff went through what the Rams had done previously with the grouping, most notably in last year’s playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the 2022-23 season, the grouping of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Granit Xhaka, Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus helped make Arsenal’s left-sided attacks unpredictable.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That evening, his team-mates at Bottesford gathered in their clubhouse following a 2-2 draw at home to Golcar United, where there had been a moment of reflection ahead of kick-off.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officers also gathered at HCA-Florida Kendall Hospital.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Longtime residents can’t forget his iconic image of flamingos huddling in the bathroom for safety against monstrous Hurricane Andrew in August 1992.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Senate Republicans huddled on Friday afternoon after Schumer’s floor speech but seemed to see no immediate path forward.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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These are advanced sonar and towed array technologies for detecting undersea noise and tracking vessels.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Today’s array of federal programs covering health care, housing, education, insurance, and retirement savings can provide a strong foundation for lifelong financial stability.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Alarcón plays a woman who transforms herself, aligning with nature and changing her reality when menopause converges with a world in destruction.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But more than just a topical procedural thriller, the film also plays out like a Kafka novel about endless invasions of privacy and assumptions of malicious intent that converge to form a modern nightmare.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Factors like the weather can also impact behavior such as crowding indoors, which can increase the spread of influenza, experts said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s streets are crowded again as a weeks-long protest continues.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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