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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons flying home to roost on the roof
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
a gang of friends had roosted themselves around the ski lodge's massive fireplace
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Recent Examples of roost
If damage is occurring overnight, it’s not caused by turkeys, which like to roost in trees to stay out of danger from nighttime predators.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
The chickens have come home to roost with this idea of coddling the Ayatollah.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
The chickens have come home to roost with this idea of coddling the Ayatollah.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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Helping themselves to the complimentary snacks at the resort’s Tree Houses, which are private cabins built of aromatic red cedar, and perched 2,700-feet over the Dan River Gorge.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hispanic woman, 19, shot in upper back, lodged in the cheek 9.Paradise Afshar, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Catherine and Stephen are playing things out together, from her first message left on his answering machine to her open-handed message lodged on his left cheek.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Four titles from the defunct—but clearly still hugely popular—band have debuted on the chart in the past few months, and all but one of them have landed inside the top 10.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Amenities: Patio, outdoor furniture, parking Location: Near Benedict Canyon in Bel Air BOOK NOW Modern Marmont Home, Hollywood Hills Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb A mid-century modern gem is nestled into the Hollywood Hills, sprawling out above Sunset Strip.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Outside one of two hospitals still open in Nabatieh, nestled on a hill overlooking part of the city, ambulance crews sat outside the hospital courtyard, smoking and drinking coffee.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Instead, a ridge of high pressure has been parked over New Jersey and other parts of the Northeast for weeks.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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As the women filtered out of Chelsea Piers after their game, a black Escalade was parked on the side of the West Side Highway.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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With Trump once again taking the reins of American democracy, Newsom has wasted no time in positioning himself as a national opposition leader, as pundits expected.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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So is Newsom really positioning himself for a presidential run?Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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