
Bunch together
Closeness Implied
Use when emphasizing the tightness of a group, showing little space between subjects.

The fans bunched together to stay dry under the awning.
Often Temporary
Suggests a casual or temporary grouping, not a permanent or organized formation.

Tourists bunched together when deciding where to visit next.
Not Planned
Implies the action is spontaneous or resulted from the situation, not arranged beforehand.

At the sudden downpour, people bunched together under shelters.
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