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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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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
By the time foundations were laid for Notre-Dame, the Left Bank had become home to a cluster of religious and educational sites and the Right Bank was a bustling commercial hub.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
This strategy, involves clustering donations in a single tax year to surpass the standard deduction and make itemizing worthwhile.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Some bigleaf hydrangeas produce a unique flat flower type called a lace-cap, characterized by a cluster of small buds surrounded by a frill of flowers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
By the time foundations were laid for Notre-Dame, the Left Bank had become home to a cluster of religious and educational sites and the Right Bank was a bustling commercial hub.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Those 13 schools are also located in just four ZIP codes, clustered in the north-central part of the city: 53205, 53206, 53210 and 53212.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
This strategy, involves clustering donations in a single tax year to surpass the standard deduction and make itemizing worthwhile.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
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That completes the constellation's first orbital shell, following a launch of an initial batch of six satellites for testing back in January.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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The initial batch of 14,000 chargers are being supplied by Siemens, ChargePoint and Blink, according to the USPS.Jarrett Renshaw and Alexandra Ulmer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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The new grouping is made up of a broad spectrum of opposition forces, from Islamist factions to moderates.Lauren Kent, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Golden State could use a connector, and Thornton can adapt to various personnel groupings and styles.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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As law enforcement gathered information about the life and recent whereabouts of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an attorney representing the suspect vowed to fight extradition to New York City.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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They are huddled together in these pictures, unaware that 25 years down the line, their collective energy would be palpable off the page.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The turkeys were huddled in the sun on a different field across the farm.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2024
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Whether your recipient wants to concoct a tasty array of their favorite cheeses or stand it up for kitchen decor, this serving board will impress with its sleek appearance and durability.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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This hybrid approach allows TSH to serve a diverse array of guests—students, travelers, professionals, and local residents—while creating an environment that fosters collaboration and social impact.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wilken cannot create such an entity, which under labor law requires (among other things) a group of employees who successfully petition the NLRB or a state labor board for recognition as a bargaining unit and accompanying votes.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The character is one of the powerful Aes Sedai – a group of women with the ability to channel the One Power who are part of an elite sisterhood.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Estimates vary widely, but converge on something like 10 million species.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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From across France, itinerant glassblowers, masons and carpenters — hewers, who squared the timbers, joiners, who fit beams together — converged on Paris.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Yet that’s what happened as the trade in CAF got crowded.Michael Foster, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While plenty of drinkers crowd the bar area, lots of Guinness also flows upstairs at the gastropub, which has the spirit of a French village restaurant.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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