PERCHING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

perching

verb

present participle of perch

as in landing

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

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as in nestling

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

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Recent Examples of perching Sandy was spotted later in the day perching on top of a sugar pine tree. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Even a swooping hawk couldn’t resist perching on a tree overlooking the makeshift stage. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Chickens are a common sight in the Yuba-Sutter region — wandering neighborhoods, perching in trees, and sometimes causing a little trouble. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Under New York law, climbing a traffic-light pole or perching on its crossbars is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026 Inspired by the observation that hummingbirds spend the majority of their time perching in trees post-feeding, Pop's created a swing to serve as a resting perch that also gave enthusiasts the chance to observe these magical birds. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 For the meantime, drones cannot match birds in agility, endurance, co-ordination or perching. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The bird, which appears unharmed, matches the description of a starling, a medium-sized perching bird with over 100 species. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 May 2026 Birds need a complete habitat that includes food, shelter, nesting areas and perching spots. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

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The modern city has been battered by Israeli aerial bombardment, with some strikes landing perilously close to the columns, Roman baths, and necropolis.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026
Verizon is making a play on the data center boom, landing a $1 billion-plus fiber deal with Google.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of landing

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Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In one clip, Fever can be seen taking the Festiva up a parking garage ramp and nestling it between a Jeep and a sports car.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of nestling

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To search for evidence of fire use, the researchers analyzed rodent bones littering the cave, deposited over thousands of years by roosting owls.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Eucalyptus, Monterey pine, and Monterey cypress trees are common homes for roosting monarchs, as those tree species provide adequate shelter from weather and predators.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025

Definition of roosting

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But a multi-family residential condo needs a Certificate of Use from the city for lodging rentals of less than 30 days.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home.

— Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026

Definition of lodging

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From the poetic paintings, sculptures, photographs, and videos in Rashid Johnson’s Guggenheim survey to Larry Bell’s colorful new glass cubes alighting in Madison Square Park, recent presentations gave us hope for the future.

— Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Immediately after alighting from its fanciful detour, Woods makes the odd decision to leave Emily’s perspective and lock into Sylvia’s.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026

Definition of alighting

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Foreign issuers face a July 2028 GENIUS compliance deadline for access to US platforms, and some of the shrinkage likely reflects positioning around that clock.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The museum was established with the aim to showcase international and Maltese contemporary art, while positioning Malta as an international destination for artistic exchange.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of positioning

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Oyster was checked by a specialist vet who deemed her as healthy and has since been settling into a sanctuary with specialist facilities for primates.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
If big-city energy appeals, with days spent wandering between markets and museums before settling into a top table for dinner, then the Western Cape—home to Cape Town—might be the best choice.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026

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