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
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Areas to Visit The Settlement Despite being the second-largest island in the British Virgin Islands, Anegada has less than 500 permanent residents, most of whom are clustered in the island's only town: The Settlement.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Verb
Michigan has eight cases total, four of which are clustered in Montcalm County near Grand Rapids.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Areas to Visit The Settlement Despite being the second-largest island in the British Virgin Islands, Anegada has less than 500 permanent residents, most of whom are clustered in the island's only town: The Settlement.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Every batch is regularly checked and sorted to ensure no mold has developed.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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But her latest batch of music signals a new direction in Cash’s life and musical direction.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
Verb
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During the current Nile Conference, the team has organised watch parties in Nairobi for every game, creating communal spaces for fans to gather, celebrate, and share in the excitement of the team’s historic debut in the continental championship.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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While many stay over open water, others can gather steam and track toward the Caribbean, Florida or the Carolinas.—
Colin Zarzycki,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
Verb
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But the officials huddled and correctly put seven seconds back on the clock, spotting the ball at the 1-yard line.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In a postgame huddle, some Aledo players shared tears and thoughts on the 2025 season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Noun
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For years, the whodunnit legal saga has transfixed true-crime fans across the country, spurring an array of podcasts, movies and television shows.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Founded in 2016, Plus is partnering with an array of companies that include Amazon, Bosch, DSV, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Luminar, Scania / MAN / International (formerly Navistar) of the TRATON GROUP, and Transurban.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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French and Saudi Arabian officials are collaborating on a proposal that would completely disarm Hamas but allow the group to remain as a political entity with a role in a future Palestinian government, according to a report from Bloomberg.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Her new subjects converge on the winter wonderland boasting all manner of dysfunction.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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The main problems through the seven stages of executive onboarding can be solved by thinking marketing, selling, buying, getting a head start, converging, evolving, and adjusting – in that order.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Some themes are crowded, with high valuations already priced in.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The contest to replace Newsom in California is crowded, with leading candidates including former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former Biden administration health secretary Xavier Becerra.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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