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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 animal did, however, retain a cluster of cells that could sense light in the middle of its head.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it’s looking into another cyclosporiasis outbreak, the second cluster this summer, that’s sickened at least 72 people.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

However the mention of this cluster, which was not previously discussed in prior papers, has raised scepticism from some.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

For instance, the growth cluster has delivered a consistent beat-and-raise dynamic for this year as well as upward revisions to 2027 estimates.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Owen quickly steered them to a cluster of rocks, and they slumped against them.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

The Florida-based company, which hosts one of the largest AMD-based AI training clusters in North America, is set to combine with Apex Treasury listed in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The cells were guided to organize themselves into small, pea-sized clusters of brain tissue that resemble the hindbrain.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

That technology boosts the capacity of one system, as opposed to “scale-out,” which focuses on connecting systems and racks into larger clusters.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Let cool completely on the baking sheet, then break into clusters and shards.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Though dusk hadn’t yet unfurled into night, clusters of people gathered under eaves and in doorways, their faces lost to the gloom and weak gaslight.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Some mothers and fathers clustered outside the exam halls dressed in red, a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

This marks a shift as most existing data centers are clustered in cities and only 12% are currently in unincorporated areas.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

As they move along this shared track, they occasionally appear clustered together when viewed from Earth.

From Science Daily Jun. 3, 2026

There are 575 of them, clustered on a former munitions depot near South Dakota’s Black Hills and billed as “The Largest Survival Community on Earth.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Children clustered around Jenny while she showed off the shiny fenders, the thick tires, the handlebars with multicolored streamers.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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

Determining where bitcoin buyers are clustering can be extremely difficult.

From MarketWatch Mar. 12, 2026

Discussion also has touched on the effect Silicon Valley enjoys from the clustering of tech founders, companies, investors and universities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 10, 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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