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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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"We were then able to compare the state of the sea ice on satellite images before and after a cluster had passed through."

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

One of the proposed centres from the cluster is 16m from the nearest home and 160m from a local primary school.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

On “Love Me Not,” a steady stream of electric piano falls like rain while a cluster of voices recalls his vocal arrangements.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Within around 10 years, 87 home‑grown brands had emerged from the industrial cluster.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Souilly was barely a hamlet surrounded by farmland, a cluster of small cottages spoking out like a wheel from a modest stone town hall.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

They can also send energy and gas far into surrounding space, potentially helping shape the environments around galaxies and galaxy clusters.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

The central clusters of players set United up to try and crowd around the ball if it is lost, hoping to win it back.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

In June, OpenAI said it had banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts likely originating from China.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

But now, plump red tomatoes grew fatter every day, yellow flowers turned into bright green zucchini, and pole beans hung in clusters from vines that snaked up twine to form leafy tepees.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

"Connectivity has historically clustered around Mumbai because the ecosystem, infrastructure and demand were already concentrated there," Gupta says.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

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

The San Fernando Valley is the epicenter of California’s artificial-stone-cutting industry, where dozens of shops are clustered.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

A child lay beneath a blue sheet, hooked to a respirator, with a team of doctors and nurses clustered around the bed.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Flies clustered over the roof—millions of them, covering every remaining panel and plunging us into twilight.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

In some areas, clustering increases the impact on sea ice by as much as 1.5 times.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 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

The algorithm rates how alike two faces are, a higher percentage "clustering" means more facial resemblance.

From BBC May 1, 2026

The clustering of short positions presents “a dormant risk of a bullish short-covering” although “it may require a bullish catalyst to ignite upside potential,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

The children clustering at the inner door scattered.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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