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cluster

noun as in group of something

verb as in assemble, group

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Example Sentences

In early October, seven people were hospitalized, and a man in his 30s died in a cluster of suspected overdoses in a holding cell at the Inmate Reception Center.

We drove past and saw our entire cluster of condos had been levelled.

From BBC

Hindi, Tamil and Telugu speakers grew in number, and Indian-American communities shifted from New York and Michigan to larger clusters in California and New Jersey.

From BBC

Oysters were found in their millions, clustered together in reef systems that spanned hundreds of square kilometers.

From Salon

TV news footage from the scene shows a plane wedged between a cluster of trees and a house.

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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.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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