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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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In Slough, Europe's greatest cluster of data centres, over 500 people signed a petition saying the town "should not become an experiment".

From BBC 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

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

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The second largest cluster of detections occurred near the Pine Island Glacier.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

He got up and headed out of the cabin and down to a cluster of trees whose thick branches touched and tangled together to make a dense overhang.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

Giant clusters containing hundreds of thousands of chips have proved useful for training the most sophisticated models.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

"We could be entering a self-enforcing feedback loop: the weaker the sea ice becomes, the more cyclone clusters can reduce its extent, which in turn weakens the sea ice," says Lars Aue.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 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

Rather than a single tent with rings enclosed within, this circus contains clusters of tents like pyramids, some large and others quite small.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

But they tend to be clustered in the areas exposed to the nation’s coldest temperatures, the agency noted.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

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

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

They clustered in a few cities including Beijing and Hangzhou, where Liang went to school and started his business.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 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

All the hundreds of palace staff were watching now, clustered at their windows: the Pages of the Presence and the Pages of the Backstairs.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

Researchers wanted to determine whether the same clustering behavior occurs in the Arctic and, if so, what it does to sea ice.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

This includes clustering around the ball, attracting pressure, before looking to find players in space quickly.

From BBC Sep. 13, 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

Instead of dispersing, they coalesced into him, clustering in the folds of his ragged cloak, disappearing into his mouth, and flying around his head like a screaming halo.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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