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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

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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.

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What’s Next: The mega IPO could be a sign of peak demand for AI stocks—or even a broader market top, given how concentrated major indexes are around a small cluster of megacap tech companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A good test of Mr. Goodspeed’s framework is how it could be used to analyze a cluster of current events that occurred after the book went to press.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

To ground this heavy computational architecture in environmental responsibility, the Large Nature Model is hosted by a dedicated Google Cloud server cluster in Oregon running on 87% carbon-free renewable energy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

By examining galaxies in such detail, researchers can better understand how travel through a galaxy cluster influences star formation and drives long-term evolutionary changes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“We’ll look for a cluster of trees or maybe an abandoned cabin. I’m sure we’ll find a safe place to rest for the night.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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