PERCH Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

perch

verb

Definition of perch

as in to land

to come to rest after descending from the air pigeons perching on the roof

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as in to lodge

to establish or place comfortably or snugly perched the baby in a basket

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Recent Examples of perch In Bissinger’s book, Tony sends his parents photos of a parrot perched on his shoulder. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026 The other major historical attraction is Orongo, a stone village perched on the rim of the Rano Kau volcano, which served as the ceremonial center for religious festivals dedicated to the creator god Makemake. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 He was often criticized for heavy-handed tactics that became as central to his image as mayor as the white sombrero always perched on his head. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Right on the Chama river, perched on sprawling gardens and woods, this property is ideal for the bridal party who loves the outdoors. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch

Verb

Some demonstrators panicked as tear-gas canisters landed in their midst, scattering with screams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Before Rover, success meant getting promotions, landing bigger clients and climbing the corporate ladder.

— Sally Simmons, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of land

Verb

The tax would be paid by lodging guests, not directly by property owners, and would remain in place until ended by voters.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Countess Ingeborg Kálnoky ran the guest house where witnesses summoned to Nuremberg were lodged, which meant that victims of Nazism and perpetrators of it slept in adjacent bedrooms, passed one another on the stairs and took meals at the same table.

— Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of lodge

Verb

With the construction of homes, stadiums and other buildings throughout the county, bats have adapted to roosting in spaces such as the eaves of homes or in crawl spaces, Curti said.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The questions of who and why are a mystery for the season to solve, but old adversaries like Frank Harkness and Peter Judd have emerged from the sludge around now, too, and there’s an overwhelming sense now of chickens coming home to roost.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of roost

Verb

The Animal Protection headquarters were right downtown, only a couple of blocks from their building, nestled innocuously beside a Western-wear shop on whose roof a massive neon boot rotated slowly against the dark.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
From the outside, the 18-acre campus of soundstages and back lots, nestled among the forests and mountains of County Wicklow, looks like a historic village.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of nestle

Verb

Hamilton positioned himself in the political center In previous years, Kansas Republicans have kept their seats by arguing that ousting them would put or leave liberal Democrats in charge in Washington.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
In his campaign, Achilles sought to capitalize on anti-establishment, anti-Washington sentiment and position himself as a political outsider, Charlies Hunt, a Boise State University political science professor, previously told the Idaho Statesman.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

This camper represents yet another example, one that will be a lot easier to park than a conventional RV.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026
Visitors generally park along Mount Bonnell Road before climbing 102 stone steps to reach the summit, leaving their vehicles behind.

— Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of park

Verb

Earlier this month, Minnesota Vikings fans who’d settled in for the team’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins were surprised to see a Paxton ad show up during one of the in-game breaks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Does not America offer any inducement for men to settle here?

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026