cluster
noun
a number of things of the same kind, growing or held together; a bunch.
clustering
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present participleof cluster.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This resulted in most of the 12,000-strong population clustering around the coastal edges with usable space at a premium on an island that measures only 21 square kilometres.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
It also underwent a store refresh program, changing products and is clustering locations to boost profit and customer traffic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
In dwarf galaxies, the process creates dark matter cores with relatively low central densities, matching recent observations of galaxy clustering.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The clustering of short positions presents “a dormant risk of a bullish short-covering” although “it may require a bullish catalyst to ignite upside potential,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
He watched the other men at the party bow, too, clustering around Chief, jostling to outlaugh one another when Chief made a joke.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
