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Definitions

cluster

[kluhs-ter] / ˈklʌs tər /

NOUN

group of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

array assemblage band batch bunch bundle chunk clump collection knot

STRONG

bevy blob body clutch covey crew gathering hunk lot pack party set

Antonyms

STRONGEST

individual

STRONG

one

VERB

assemble, group

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bundle flock gather round up

STRONG

accumulate aggregate associate bunch collect cumulate package parcel

WEAK

bunch up crowd around gang around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disperse divide scatter separate spread

WEAK

dissemble let go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for cluster?

The word cluster often refers to a group of things of the same kind that are held together—a bundle. Sometimes, it specifically refers to a group of things that grow together, like a cluster of grapes. A synonym for this sense is bunch. More generally, the word cluster can refer to any collection of things positioned closely together. These things can be tangible, as in There is a cluster of people around the gate, or intangible, as in data cluster or Epidemiologists are tracking multiple outbreak clusters. A very general synonym is group (or, perhaps more precisely, grouping). The word clutch can also refer to a group or bunch of things. Cluster can also be used as a verb meaning to form into such a group. Synonyms are assemble, gather, and the verb sense of group. What is another name for a cluster of flowers? A cluster of flowers is more commonly known as a bunch of flowers or simply a bouquet. The word clutch could also be used.

How do you use cluster in a sentence?

Cluster refers to close groups. It can refer to both tangible and intangible things. Here are some examples of cluster in a sentence:

It’s right over there, near that cluster of bushes.
I think we’ll find our answer by analyzing these data clusters.
The people clustered around the stage to hear the speech.

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If redemption requests cluster at the wrong time, managers will face pressure to sell liquid assets first, potentially leaving remaining investors with a more concentrated, less liquid portfolio.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Lu also warns AI-driven growth could widen inequality, exacerbating income and wealth gaps while leaving legacy cities behind as AI industries cluster in major tech hubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

By daylight, a massive fireball was filmed erupting near a cluster of high-rise residential buildings, sending a mushroom-shaped column of smoke rising above the city skyline.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I first heard my father’s story in full while reporting on a cluster of Cuban Revolution–themed apartments in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The children stood in a loose cluster, their furless skin bathed in the faint blue-green light of the realms.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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