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as in batches
a number of things considered as a unit
a cluster of stars in the southern sky
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as in groupings
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 gathers
to come together into one body or place
the mice clustered together into a small burrow
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as in huddles
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 clusters
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Break up the plantings of shrubs with clusters of attractive evergreen trees.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Prepare to witness dense clusters of these delicate creatures covering every branch.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
HackQuest’s presence across 30+ countries offers specific knowledge about regional talent clusters and emerging innovation hubs.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Featuring clusters of tiny, lacy white petals atop slender green stems, this brings an airy, elegant texture to any arrangement.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
These colonies were often built on donated, purchased, or abandoned land and grew as clusters of family networks seeking refuge and opportunity.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Instead of forming evenly in all directions, the clusters grew unevenly, faster in some directions than others.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Break up the plantings of shrubs with clusters of attractive evergreen trees.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Prepare to witness dense clusters of these delicate creatures covering every branch.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
HackQuest’s presence across 30+ countries offers specific knowledge about regional talent clusters and emerging innovation hubs.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Featuring clusters of tiny, lacy white petals atop slender green stems, this brings an airy, elegant texture to any arrangement.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
These colonies were often built on donated, purchased, or abandoned land and grew as clusters of family networks seeking refuge and opportunity.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clusters
Noun
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He was used to recording batches of 15 songs.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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This marks the 18th edition in the annual series, which features a unique blend of three bourbon recipes and four different batches, bottled at barrel strength.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The information TransUnion gathers is compiled into individual credit reports, which lenders, landlords and other parties use to assess a person’s creditworthiness and associated risk.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team worked with four participants, each almost completely paralyzed, who had micro electrode arrays implanted in slightly different areas of the motor cortex.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 Aug. 2025
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Previous attempts to develop flat-panel laser displays have required complicated laser arrays or low-throughput fabrication methods, greatly limiting their performance and scalability, the researchers say.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others argue that over the long term sustainability at the system level converges with sustainable value creation.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That’s where the paperwork piles up, court fees skyrocket, and grieving families are forced into bureaucratic limbo for months — sometimes years.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Clusters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clusters. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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