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cluster

[kluhs-ter] / ˈklʌs tər /




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.

Example Sentences

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The rapidly growing black hole at the center of H1821+643 sits within a galaxy cluster.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Plus: Treasury to sanction ‘large bank’ on Monday for Iran dealings, and a cluster of Polymarket accounts won big on companies audited by KPMG.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Videos showed that the projectiles had cluster warheads, a type of missile that had been frequently fired at Israel earlier in the war to challenge air-defense systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

A cluster of empty and under‑used buildings in East Sussex has been transformed into a £21m modern health hub.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Nok spun around to see Somkit standing among a cluster of people holding poles with Gold orbs swinging from the end.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

But it’s his day job that draws clusters of Dodger fans willing to pay $52.25 each for his 90-minute botanic garden tour of the grounds.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

It keeps people anchored to Earth, guides planets around the Sun, helps gather stars into galaxies, and plays a central role in shaping the enormous cosmic web of galaxy clusters that stretches across the universe.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

To overcome U.S. barriers, Huawei is developing alternative chip designs, bundling chips into massive clusters, and improving data transmission.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Police encourage labourers to live in clusters and avoid venturing out after dark.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

I try to imagine the flowers’ petals are actually wings, but all I see are clusters of flowers.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

In meetings, Morris has reseated North Texas players who clustered together so they could meet other transfers and OSU holdovers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

From a distance, Malaysia's Forest City looks 3D-printed: a bristle of identical white blocks clustered on an otherwise unremarkable coastline.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The plans are clustered in the tech sector, and AI investment is “still the story.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Areas where multiple venues are clustered together, such as L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

He took the Post-it note from Jonah’s hand and walked to the other side of the basement, where couches and chairs clustered around a huge entertainment center.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The researchers say accurately representing cyclone clustering could therefore improve projections of both future sea ice conditions and coastal risks.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

The clustering of buildings in areas such as Virginia’s “data center alley” means a single event—such as a tornado—can trigger multiple major claims.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

It also underwent a store refresh program, changing products and is clustering locations to boost profit and customer traffic.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

In dwarf galaxies, the process creates dark matter cores with relatively low central densities, matching recent observations of galaxy clustering.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

But what of the other little animals, similarly established in my cells, sorting and balancing me, clustering me together?

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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