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as in gathering
to come together into one body or place
the mice clustered together into a small burrow
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as in crowding
to gather into a closely packed group
all the cottages are clustered on one end of the lake
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Recent Examples of clustering
So clustering your plants makes your space look better and supports pollinators.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Oakland County’s wealth isn’t evenly shared On this index, Oakland County’s communities are spread across the full socioeconomic range rather than clustering entirely at the top.
—Grigoris Argeros, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Texas has several major metro regions that have benefited from that clustering effect, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
This prevents them from clustering together, creating a layer of cream that used to rise to the top of the bottle and had to be scooped off before drinking (or was seen as a treat by some).
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead of clustering near the fractures where groundwater once flowed, the nodules turned up along ridge walls and inside the hollows between ridges.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Its map shows oil and gas tankers clustering just outside of the strait.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite the global nature of the shift, capital and talent are clustering in a relatively small number of jurisdictions that offer policy predictability and strong legal frameworks.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
This aligns with broader market analyses showing renewable salary increases clustering in the low single digits in 2025, a sign that the sector is maturing out of its rapid expansion phase.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Oakland County’s wealth isn’t evenly shared On this index, Oakland County’s communities are spread across the full socioeconomic range rather than clustering entirely at the top.
—Grigoris Argeros, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Texas has several major metro regions that have benefited from that clustering effect, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
This prevents them from clustering together, creating a layer of cream that used to rise to the top of the bottle and had to be scooped off before drinking (or was seen as a treat by some).
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead of clustering near the fractures where groundwater once flowed, the nodules turned up along ridge walls and inside the hollows between ridges.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Its map shows oil and gas tankers clustering just outside of the strait.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite the global nature of the shift, capital and talent are clustering in a relatively small number of jurisdictions that offer policy predictability and strong legal frameworks.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
This aligns with broader market analyses showing renewable salary increases clustering in the low single digits in 2025, a sign that the sector is maturing out of its rapid expansion phase.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clustering
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Restore Our Roads is now gathering signatures for Initiative 175, which would cement the road-spending requirement into the state’s constitution.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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The hotel’s immersive aesthetic is the work of Venu Juneja, the art and design consultant whose vision animates every corner of the property without crowding it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Emperor’s battle arena, for example, is a marvel of moody set design, its barbarity brought to life by the throngs of people crowding to watch the action from atop its grated roof.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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More than 50 countries, including oil producers and major consumers, are converging in Colombia for a fossil-fuel exit conference.—
Fabiano Maisonnave,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Central Richmond gangs tend to congregate around Richmond’s Iron Triangle, an area near Carlson Boulevard that gets its name because of converging railroad tracks that form a triangular shape.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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No officials huddling up and putting on headphones.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Originally launched in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood, The Longest Table has become a national movement, designed to get neighbors talking to each other and meeting new friends.—
Connie Ogle
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The extra fees are becoming so high not because ships are piling up at the canal, but rather because of last-minute shifts and greater urgency for vessels to pass through in the wake of broader trade chaos, Vásquez said.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bullpen injuries continue piling up.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Double-A manager Chad Epperson will take over as interim third base coach and WooSox hitting coach Collin Hetzler has been elevated to the big league staff, but beyond that Breslow said more additions will be made and that Tracy will have a voice in assembling his new staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closing these gaps often requires assembling small and fragmented parcels over time.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Clustering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clustering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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