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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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What stands out is the 50m swimming pool along the deck, with a cluster of waterslides at one end.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Recently, a growing cluster of AI studios, including Promise, TrueShort, Native Foreign, and PhantomX, are expanding in the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Europe’s largest cluster of data centers is in Slough, a town 25 miles west of London, with only Virginia in the U.S. boasting more globally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The cluster led by Artemis Technologies, will connect electric vessels, high-power marine charging, autonomous transport and energy systems through secure digital twin technology.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

“They’re beautiful,” Juanita whispered as we came upon the cluster of blooming rosebushes.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

It is not unusual for storms to arrive one after another – in fact, they often develop in clusters, particularly during periods of unsettled weather across the Atlantic.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Pattersonreceived several medals for his service and achievements, according to the Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs, including the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The proposed changes cover 23 AI-related technologies such as large language models, AI agents, chip design and computing clusters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

One promising technique relies on the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect, which occurs when energetic particles inside galaxy clusters scatter radiation from the cosmic microwave background, the faint afterglow of the Big Bang.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

We walked through the party not quite like a couple but still mostly together, drifting between clusters of colleagues, drinking beer and lemonade, eating hamburgers and potato salad from plastic plates.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

These dozen or so new worshippers - clustered around a band called Present Tense - were devout but disillusioned with traditional Anglican worship.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Photos showed how the endangered moths clustered together so densely inside their caves, it was impossible to see the rock beneath.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Because of this dynamic, major gifts to colleges are often clustered around prominent schools.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Last year, the city awarded $360.9 million to 80 projects that promise the construction of 1,288 new affordable units and the preservation of 3,713 units, mostly clustered around downtown L.A.,

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

He walked through the unfamiliar halls, passing groups of girls and boys clustered together, joking, laughing—looking like they belonged.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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

As a result, the enhanced clustering does not create a stronger gravitational imprint on the cosmic microwave background.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

This resulted in most of the 12,000-strong population clustering around the coastal edges with usable space at a premium on an island that measures only 21 square kilometres.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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

Behind them, the goose was beating his wings powerfully, throwing snow over the tracks they’d made; and near him, fire lost daemons were clustering or drifting away, crying little bleak cries of loss and longing.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman


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