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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1
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
Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
In fact, the condition has systemic implications: Many people with HS experience other medical conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome (a cluster of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes), and depression.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Experts say the four recent accidents should not be viewed as a systemic, nationwide problem, but rather as four random events that happened to cluster together in time.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This division has worked on issues such as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood lead poisoning and cancer clusters.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
In fact, the condition has systemic implications: Many people with HS experience other medical conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome (a cluster of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes), and depression.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
As might be expected, many of the orange spots were clustered around downtown.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Experts say the four recent accidents should not be viewed as a systemic, nationwide problem, but rather as four random events that happened to cluster together in time.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
Noun
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Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the Butternut Squash Ravioli, the recall extends to select batches of Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and STOUFFER'S Party Size Chicken Lasagna.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As the trend gathered steam, Democratic President Bill Clinton vetoed 37 bills in his two terms.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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After gathering this information, design a one-page welcome document that clearly outlines: my working hours, response time expectations, preferred communication channels, meeting protocols, feedback process, and any other relevant boundaries.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others huddled in conversation in the Great Hall and in what was once the library of Andrew Carnegie’s uptown manse.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Kentucky, Misty Vincent huddled in a bathtub with her four children and two pets as the storm ramped up overnight.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump has recently entertained an array of offers from U.S. businesses seeking to buy a share of the popular social media site, but China’s ByteDance, which owns TikTok and its closely held algorithm, has publicly insisted the platform is not for sale.—
Sarah Parvini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The upswing comes at a time when San Jose is preparing to help host an array of mega events in 2026.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That certainly adds a lot of intrigue into this week’s episode, in which the remaining 13 players will converge on a single beach.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Reporters from across the country (and one from England) converged on Muni for the Bees’ first practice.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Blackhawks’ blue line is getting crowded with young and exciting talent.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).—
NerdWallet,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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