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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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Read Next National Beloved chicken picks an unusual place to roost — a Louisiana Popeyes, video shows
June 13, 2022 1:11 PM
This story was originally published January 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Over two million monarchs have been tagged, with more than 19,000 recoveries reported in Mexico, where monarchs congregate to roost for the winter.
—Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
The dolce vita playgrounds of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure are less than 30 miles from central Genoa, and a few miles west roost the pastel villages of the Cinque Terre.
—Marcia Desanctis, airmail.news, 16 Nov. 2024
But as the spending boom waned, some retailers saw problems with their businesses come home to roost.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
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Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Over two million monarchs have been tagged, with more than 19,000 recoveries reported in Mexico, where monarchs congregate to roost for the winter.
—Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
The dolce vita playgrounds of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure are less than 30 miles from central Genoa, and a few miles west roost the pastel villages of the Cinque Terre.
—Marcia Desanctis, airmail.news, 16 Nov. 2024
But as the spending boom waned, some retailers saw problems with their businesses come home to roost.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
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Head to Dockside Restaurant for a relaxed Carolina seafood spot perched right on the water's edge.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tina Fey is wearing a matching pajama set, perched on the edge of an oversized chair and discussing her tenure as a receptionist at the Evanston, Illinois, YMCA in the early ’90s.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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The £200m sale is now being scrutinised by the Premier League from a fair market value perspective — and the profit Chelsea lodged as a result may be adjusted if they are deemed to have inflated Chelsea Women’s price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During mating, one or both palps are detached and left lodged inside the female’s reproductive tract.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Irene the Alien has landed from Seattle, ready to disrupt the competition.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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The dispute immediately landed in court — a fight that represents a high-stakes case study for California, which also has statutes permitting transgender athletes in women’s sports.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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From $1,345 per night Rio Palena Lodge Chile Part of the luxury collective Eleven, this remote seven-room lodge is nestled on 30 acres of riverfront in the Los Lagos region.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Fisk and his team are parked outside, capturing this unprecedented meeting of the mob families on film.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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On July 12 of that same year, 30,000 winegrowers gathered in the southern town of Béziers, parking their shiny new tractors right in the middle of major roadways.—
Made by History,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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But with the 24th pick in the first round, the Vikings are positioned relatively well for one of the consensus top two safeties: Nick Emmanwori from South Carolina and Malaki Starks from Georgia.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fortunate ones made it to international waters, positioning themselves in the shipping lanes, hoping a ship would rescue them.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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