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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 18 images In the heart of Mandalay, Burma, a small cluster of bamboo houses has become a symbol of resilience.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Philippines alone experienced over two dozen aftershocks, many clustered around Santiago, Baculin, Manay, and San Ignacio, with depths ranging from 10 to over 80 kilometers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Symphony Wave Power disclosed that up to 60 units can be linked underwater to form power clusters capable of generating up to six megawatts of electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 18 images In the heart of Mandalay, Burma, a small cluster of bamboo houses has become a symbol of resilience.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The players clustered near him in the clubhouse after Game 5, goggles strapped around commemorative ALCS caps.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Philippines alone experienced over two dozen aftershocks, many clustered around Santiago, Baculin, Manay, and San Ignacio, with depths ranging from 10 to over 80 kilometers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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This cozy brew can also be made in large batches for a fall movie marathon, book club, or Halloween party.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Among the highlights is the complete library room designed by Pierre Chareau for the French Embassy pavilion presented by the Societé des artistes décorateurs, or Society of Decorative Artists, the leading French grouping of its time.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just three minutes later, Schneider’s shot-on-goal was deflected by a Canton defender toward the strong-side post, which Handwerk gathered and finished off for the insurance goal.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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About two dozen people gathered at the town council meeting on October 16 to voice concern and distress about drinking, bathing in or washing their clothes in the yellow, brown water as the public comment period stretched over an hour.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There, huddled on the ground, is a motionless olive-green songbird.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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After huddling over an onX map, our small orange army decided to head for the shelter belt on the far north edge of the field.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Brewers do have an array of young arms that could fill out the rotation, but having a veteran like Scherzer can go a long way, especially in the postseason.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Snap a picture with the city’s famous rainbow crosswalks and take some time to browse the array of restaurants, stores, and coffee shops here, many tucked inside historic buildings.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The group's annual Halloween consumer survey for 2025 indicates 79% of consumers expect higher prices directly related to tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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The group did not share his cause of death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And, besides, all of the album’s aims converge under one roof.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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To the average consumer, converging with the world’s most prominent marketplace may not seem dire, but its anticompetitive practices can be especially brutal on these sellers.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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On July 3 that year, the 10th anniversary of Morrison’s death, Mikulin, the three surviving members of the Doors, and dozens of fans crowded the grave for the bust’s unveiling.—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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There were 26 scouts in Nationwide Arena — three representing Edmonton (including a goaltending coach), and two each from Vegas and Utah — crowding the upper reaches of the press box.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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