1
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
Gobblers roost in the hardwoods and can’t get off the peninsula without walking by me.
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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Where do coyotes typically roost in Milwaukee?
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
And eventually, the chickens are going to come to roost with that.
—Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s a constant feeling of chickens coming home to roost, regardless of what Amir and Jahan may or may not be up to.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Where do coyotes typically roost in Milwaukee?
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
And eventually, the chickens are going to come to roost with that.
—Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s a constant feeling of chickens coming home to roost, regardless of what Amir and Jahan may or may not be up to.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for roost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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Under New York law, climbing a traffic-light pole or perching on its crossbars is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The couple’s 1-year-old daughter, Frances Bean, perched on Love’s hip, outfitted in a pastel onesie.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
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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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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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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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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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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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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