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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 2026, another team reported an integrated photonic chip capable of generating, manipulating, and measuring multipartite cluster state entanglement on a single device.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Private-school critics argue that when you cluster the high-performing students in one school and the struggling ones in another, the overall national average suffers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Since the World Health Organization reported a cluster of hantavirus cases tied to an outbreak on the MV Hondius, shares have gained nearly 16%.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

A cluster of cases 13 years ago was one of the first major signs that something was amiss.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

They weren’t more than ten feet away, but the cluster of huisaches sheltered us from their view.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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