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Recent Examples of perch
Go Stand Up Paddle Boarding Take advantage of New Bern’s coastal locale by renting a standup paddle board from Banx Watersports, which is perched on the water’s edge.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For Jenny Voisard, watching the daily antics of a bald eagle family perched above the shimmering waters of Big Bear Lake in Southern California is about togetherness as much as birdwatching.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Microphones are perched atop 45 buildings, helping to capture a picture of bird traffic in Chicago.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Slightly over a mile from the market, perched on the banks of Korle Lagoon, is Old Fadama, an informal settlement where tens of thousands of people live on top of decades of refuse.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For Jenny Voisard, watching the daily antics of a bald eagle family perched above the shimmering waters of Big Bear Lake in Southern California is about togetherness as much as birdwatching.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Microphones are perched atop 45 buildings, helping to capture a picture of bird traffic in Chicago.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Slightly over a mile from the market, perched on the banks of Korle Lagoon, is Old Fadama, an informal settlement where tens of thousands of people live on top of decades of refuse.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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His nagging hamstring strain prevents him pretty much only from running full speed, but that was enough to land him on the 10-day IL.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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After making a three-pointer, Brunson landed on Wembanyama's foot.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Fairmont Kea Lani Wailea, Maui, Hawaii With 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two- and three-bedroom two-story villas, Fairmont Kea Lani offers lodging options for families of all sizes.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The mild weather draws visitors, and lodging prices tend to rise accordingly.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Once the colony grew, the birds roosted in a derelict military barracks nearby, later returning to the pine forest when the facility was renovated.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Cabin attendants discovered Kepner's body, prosecutors say, wrapped in bedding and partially hidden under a bed, with a box of life vests positioned to obscure it.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The Brooklyn Academy of Music had a 16-foot screen positioned in front of steps that did, in fact, create a staggered seating area.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Those planning to park at a shuttle location must purchase a parking pass in advance through FIFA's official parking website.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Officials urged beachgoers not to park in low-lying areas.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Saudi Arabia was 10 minutes away from upsetting Uruguay, only to settle for a tie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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His father embarked on a number of business ventures, including working as a taxi driver, after the family settled in New York City.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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