Antonyms for clustering

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kluhs-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈklʌs tər

Definition of clustering

Origin : Old English clyster "cluster," probably from the same root as clot (n.). Of stars, from 1727. Cluster-bomb attested from 1967.

verb assemble, group

Example sentences :

Then they were clustering about him at Scarecrow Charlie's, asking him his name.
Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1917 » by Various

They flew to his assistance, clustering around him to protect him from harm.
Extract from : « Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser » by Walter Fenton Mott

The flowers are very small, and hang in clustering panicles like lilacs.
Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston

I think I saw the wealth of clustering ringlets, or at least the makings of it.
Extract from : « Back Home » by Eugene Wood

Wistaria and early roses, clustering in, had but the ghost of color on their blossoms.
Extract from : « The Freelands » by John Galsworthy

One by one, the multitude of clustering objects added to the din.
Extract from : « Space Platform » by Murray Leinster

And the clustering vines and bloom made a complete bower of it.
Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old San Francisco » by Amanda Minnie Douglas

And I laid my burning hand on her head weighted with its clustering curls of gold.
Extract from : « Vendetta » by Marie Corelli

If he voyaged with the crowd, his pennant would be lost in the clustering sails!
Extract from : « The Weavers, Complete » by Gilbert Parker

When this is white with its clustering flower-sprays it is a lovely sight.
Extract from : « Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens » by Ernest Thomas Cook

Synonyms for clustering

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