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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
Machen’s London was a descendant of Blake’s, where angels perched in trees.
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Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Travelers can check out the iconic Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest fortified sites in Europe, perched upon a hill, before enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Old Town and the sweeping vistas of Arthur's Seat.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The prime site, perched on one of the Bay Area’s most prominent commercial intersections, has been empty ever since.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a hotel with 795 rooms and suites, 17 restaurants and bars, 17 high-end boutiques, wellness space spanning 32,300 square feet, and multiple swimming pools, including Cloud 22, perched high on top of the skybridge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Cross the bay by ferry as the infamous prison emerges, perched on its rocky outcrop.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Stretches of salt flats lined its shores, where flamingos perched.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Days after the interview, one of the cards remained perched on my desk for weeks.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
All the models posed at the top of the runway while Dean and Dan took their own turn down the catwalk while perched atop two shirtless male models.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Travelers can check out the iconic Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest fortified sites in Europe, perched upon a hill, before enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Old Town and the sweeping vistas of Arthur's Seat.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The prime site, perched on one of the Bay Area’s most prominent commercial intersections, has been empty ever since.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a hotel with 795 rooms and suites, 17 restaurants and bars, 17 high-end boutiques, wellness space spanning 32,300 square feet, and multiple swimming pools, including Cloud 22, perched high on top of the skybridge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Cross the bay by ferry as the infamous prison emerges, perched on its rocky outcrop.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Stretches of salt flats lined its shores, where flamingos perched.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Days after the interview, one of the cards remained perched on my desk for weeks.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
All the models posed at the top of the runway while Dean and Dan took their own turn down the catwalk while perched atop two shirtless male models.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perched
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This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Absent a complete screening, Jackson may not have landed on a final decision as to a plea, though the default is to plead not guilty.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The otherworldly outdoor theater nestled in the cool woods of Topanga plans five mainstage plays, as well as a slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The year-round Rio Grande Village Campground is nestled in a grove of trees near the river.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, Waldrep is lodged at the Macomb County Jail.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And Patterson’s football becomes lodged many feet above the floor.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their departure from active group work would leave a void that few current girl groups are positioned to fill, if any.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The annual fan event, now in its sixth year, is positioned as a major showcase for the franchise across games, cards and competitive play.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Perched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perched. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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