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as in landed
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons perching on the roof
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as in nestled
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
perched the baby in a basket
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Recent Examples of perched
Because the dune would eliminate some beach space, the plan could include a new perched or elevated beach.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
That addition to Ellison’s net worth—which also includes a rather expansive property portfolio—means that his total fortune is perched at a $393 billion.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Consuelos exclaimed as the bird perched on the equipment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Checking in and opting out Our first stop was the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, a 1909 neoclassical jewel perched atop Nob Hill, rising like a monument to a more elegant age.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Alongside the main house, the property encompasses multiple guest houses, a caretaker’s unit and the region’s only funicular which leads to the grand estate perched cliffside at the water’s edge.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Most guests, however, will stay at the main hotel, perched atop a hill overlooking both courses and the endless sea beyond.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Harris perched like a dancer in her hammocks, tilting toward her model’s shoulders, a beatific expression on her face.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
More greenery hangs from the ceiling and is perched on the staircase.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
That addition to Ellison’s net worth—which also includes a rather expansive property portfolio—means that his total fortune is perched at a $393 billion.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Consuelos exclaimed as the bird perched on the equipment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Checking in and opting out Our first stop was the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, a 1909 neoclassical jewel perched atop Nob Hill, rising like a monument to a more elegant age.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Alongside the main house, the property encompasses multiple guest houses, a caretaker’s unit and the region’s only funicular which leads to the grand estate perched cliffside at the water’s edge.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Most guests, however, will stay at the main hotel, perched atop a hill overlooking both courses and the endless sea beyond.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Harris perched like a dancer in her hammocks, tilting toward her model’s shoulders, a beatific expression on her face.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
More greenery hangs from the ceiling and is perched on the staircase.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perched
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The Eagles also landed wide receiver John Metchie III, quarterback Sam Howell, and offensive tackles Fred Johnson and Darian Kennard to add more talent to the roster despite coming off a Super Bowl win.—
Matt Wadleigh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last month the company raised $500 million, boosting its valuation to nearly $7 billion; hired its first CFO; and landed a marquee recruit in Joelle Pineau, Meta’s longtime head of AI research.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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After Saddier hit his pitch shot over the green, Noren nestled a pitch up close to the hole and was able to tap in for the winning birdie.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The man found his way to the roof, nestled down into the prone position and peered through a scope at Kirk less than 150 yards away.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Galicich said Sophia was shot in her left temporal lobe and the bullet remains lodged in her right occipital lobe.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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In February, Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an arrest detainer requesting local authorities notify ICE before Cucol-Bol is released, the agency told CNN.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, it wasn't positioned as a replacement for the Plus, but as the company exploring a new design trend.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And if New York gets in, it is positioned to act creatively with its pitching staff, perhaps shortening up someone like Manaea (who will remain in the rotation, Mendoza said) and asking only a couple of innings from him as opposed to a traditional start.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Perched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perched. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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