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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
Built by Lockheed Martin, the Orion vehicle will be perched atop NASA's 322-foot Space Launch System rocket, built by Boeing and Northrop Grumman.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Once upon a time, a kids spa treatment meant glitter nail polish, a side braid and maybe a cucumber slice perched optimistically on a 9-year-old’s forehead.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
But both clubs could end those funks and in convincing fashion, since both sit perched atop their respective divisions presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
There are many Lulu & Georgia moments to admire in Mandy Moore’s Altadena home, courtesy of designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, from her bedside nightstands to the wicker chaise loungers perched poolside.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
It’s perched on a cliff with truly breathtaking views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
About 820 employees work for NCAR, approximately half of whom live in the Boulder area and work at the center’s iconic building perched on a hill on the edge of town.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
In the summer, climb the steps to the Treehouse, the outdoor dining deck perched above the restaurant.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Once upon a time, a kids spa treatment meant glitter nail polish, a side braid and maybe a cucumber slice perched optimistically on a 9-year-old’s forehead.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
But both clubs could end those funks and in convincing fashion, since both sit perched atop their respective divisions presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
There are many Lulu & Georgia moments to admire in Mandy Moore’s Altadena home, courtesy of designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, from her bedside nightstands to the wicker chaise loungers perched poolside.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
It’s perched on a cliff with truly breathtaking views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
About 820 employees work for NCAR, approximately half of whom live in the Boulder area and work at the center’s iconic building perched on a hill on the edge of town.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
In the summer, climb the steps to the Treehouse, the outdoor dining deck perched above the restaurant.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perched
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Here’s how the other following contenders landed in the top five for Charlotte’s best places to live.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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While still a teen, Dean landed a gig singing backup vocals for the British drum and bass group Rudimental, which led her to self-release music and secure a contract with an EMI subsidiary.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The community will feature 500 homes nestled in distinct neighborhoods, along with a central services building that will include a medical clinic, cafeteria and other resources.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Ronnie Reese, Johnson’s first press secretary, kept his job for months after harassment allegations were lodged against him by female subordinates.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Three performances in particular — one at Liverpool, one at Manchester City, one at Leeds — are lodged in the mind.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Usos had been positioned as one of Raw's most prominent tag teams heading into WrestleMania season, making the loss a notable shift in the landscape of the tag team division.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its battery can be positioned to avoid clashing with backpack frames, allowing users to move naturally while carrying larger loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Perched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perched. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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