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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Raspberries Raspberries are clusters of tiny drupes (drupelets).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Charlotte and East Carolina also join, clustering the league’s locations, but a New England chapter still remains via Hofstra and Drexel.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The moon will sweep close to the Pleiades open star cluster in the early morning hours of Aug. 16-17, with the ice giant Uranus lurking unseen nearby.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Raspberries Raspberries are clusters of tiny drupes (drupelets).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
In Orland Park, the four homes are in an older part of the village but not clustered together, officials said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Charlotte and East Carolina also join, clustering the league’s locations, but a New England chapter still remains via Hofstra and Drexel.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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The newest batch of openings follows Ernie Herrman, CEO of TJX Companies, announcing in May 2024 a goal of opening at least 1,300 additional locations globally across the TJX portfolio of stores.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many speculated that a batch of two dozen factory-fresh Flankers Moscow had initially built for Egypt would now go to Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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The healthcare sector is the worst performer among the 11 S & P 500 groupings this year, down nearly 3% as of Thursday's close.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Small rugs can make furniture look huddled and crowded, creating an unbalanced room.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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On the other side of the courtroom, a cluster of lawyers representing Fletcher and MTS huddled together.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even with the most modern technologies available, refining operations come with an array of environmental concerns including potential impacts to both water and air quality.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens recently told Fox News Digital that international tourism is down across an array of locations.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The organization’s data showed that drowning rates are rising too, with already at-risk groups like young children and seniors of all races and ethnicities, as well as Black people of all ages, seeing the greatest increase in deaths.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pic’s blurb: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After Hamas massacred some 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, the Israeli settler right converged on a plan.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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As systems digitize and markets converge on uniform inputs, capital allocation often becomes more correlated and more reactive.—
Jay Mehta,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Food costs are high, and the industry is crowded; spice can be a cheap way to produce flavor, get consumer attention, and mask less-expensive ingredients such as corn and chicken.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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The 17-mile scenic drive takes about two to four hours to complete, depending on the number of stops made, how much travelers plan to explore along the route and how crowded the road is. Expect long wait times during the peak season from May to September, according to the Navajo Nation.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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