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cluster

[kluhs-ter] / ˈklʌs tər /
NOUN
group of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
array assemblage band batch bunch bundle chunk clump collection knot
STRONG
bevy blob body clutch covey crew gathering hunk lot pack party set
Antonyms
STRONGEST
individual
STRONG
one
VERB
assemble, group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bundle flock gather round up
STRONG
accumulate aggregate associate bunch collect cumulate package parcel
WEAK
bunch up crowd around gang around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide scatter separate spread
WEAK
dissemble let go

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 incident took place in Thrissur, where around 40 people were believed to be assembling firecrackers in a cluster of sheds for an upcoming festival.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The North said this week it fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, the latest in a flurry of launches by the diplomatically isolated state.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Overall, the deepening collaboration between Amazon and Anthropic improves both “near- and intermediate-term visibility for the Trainium ecosystem and associated cluster infrastructure,” Sur said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Over 100 countries signed a pact against cluster bombs, but the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Suddenly a big cluster of golpata trees jogged his memory.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

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