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Recent Examples of perch
The sizzle ended with Cruise perched atop the water down on the Paramount lot.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Nesting at a Harford County Burger King The geese perched at the Bel Air Burger King are typically a topic of conversation.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
With ghost runner Jake Cronenworth perched on third with one out, Colorado intentionally walked Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado to load the bases, hoping to get a double play and send the game into the 13th inning.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The bird bath measures 6 x 6 x 3 inches, and also features two ceramic songbirds perched on its edge.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Nesting at a Harford County Burger King The geese perched at the Bel Air Burger King are typically a topic of conversation.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
With ghost runner Jake Cronenworth perched on third with one out, Colorado intentionally walked Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado to load the bases, hoping to get a double play and send the game into the 13th inning.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The bird bath measures 6 x 6 x 3 inches, and also features two ceramic songbirds perched on its edge.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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Surviving reentry and landing safely.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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If that goes well, Artemis IV could land near the Moon’s south pole, kicking off a multi-mission campaign to set up a base on the lunar surface.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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She has been lodged pending further review by the prosecutor's office.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam, with lodging for as little as $15 a night and inexpensive local cuisine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gobblers roost in the hardwoods and can’t get off the peninsula without walking by me.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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Where do coyotes typically roost in Milwaukee?—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Location The restaurant is conveniently nestled within Hotel Richemont, a 25-room boutique hotel just a few steps off of King Street.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The bright white, curved-roof theater — with blue trim, of course — is nestled near the base of the Orlando Eye observation wheel on the Universal Boulevard side of Icon Park entertainment complex.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The delivery giant is well positioned with its Amazon Web Services business to capitalize on an infrastructure boom tied to emerging technologies, including AI, according to the investment bank.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jaquez is now positioned to potentially become just the second winner of the sixth-man honor in the Heat’s 38 seasons, with Tyler Herro winning the award in 2022.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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People who want to park in Station Square or Downtown should look for spots next to the Station Square, First Avenue, Steel Plaza, Wood Street and Gateway stations.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Access to fuel and the quality of the pavement are also top considerations in deciding where to park, Weber said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dante Pride, who represented Evans in his lawsuit that the city settled last year, did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment on Evans’ behalf.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, Hulk settled all litigation against Gawker Media for $31 million in November 2016, per ABC News.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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