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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons flying home to roost on the roof
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
a gang of friends had roosted themselves around the ski lodge's massive fireplace
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Recent Examples of roost
Avoid contact with bats, sick pigs and areas where bats roost.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Republicans, led by McConnell and House Speaker John Boehner, claimed that the Democrats were trying to distract from the poor rollout and tanking approval numbers of the Affordable Care Act, and promised that the filibuster vote would come home to roost at the ballot box the next year.
—Jon Ralston, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Chickens can roost on trees and goats love to chew on them.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Two lovers embraced in a curtained room, while a white peacock roosted on a ledge.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Republicans, led by McConnell and House Speaker John Boehner, claimed that the Democrats were trying to distract from the poor rollout and tanking approval numbers of the Affordable Care Act, and promised that the filibuster vote would come home to roost at the ballot box the next year.
—Jon Ralston, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Chickens can roost on trees and goats love to chew on them.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Two lovers embraced in a curtained room, while a white peacock roosted on a ledge.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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The 19th-century villa’s position, perched on the vertiginous slopes right on the water’s edge, means nothing gets in the way of you and the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the recording, Gomez was sitting on the floor and Blanco had his bare foot perched up on a coffee table right next to her.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer on Jalloh in 2020, and he was later issued a final order of removal allowing him to be deported to any country other than Sierra Leone.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Stroll did not complete a single lap all day on Saturday due to the ongoing engine problems, forcing Aston to lodge a request with the stewards for him to be allowed to take part in Sunday’s grand prix.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Schwarber followed with a 427-foot drive that landed near the back of the second deck in right field to put the United States on top 3-1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your inventive concepts land better when the delivery is simple and well-paced.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The little chapel John and Carolyn have picked is nestled in the woods, which means their guests have to be Jeeped there.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arroz con leche, chocolate mazapan and cream cheese nestled together in a sheet of crisp nori.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The district would still own the stadium, and would make sure people can park and access athletic and school events.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beach, six spots to park a car, a sign warning about rough water, and a huli-huli chicken stand.—
Lisa Aiken,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mahan is positioning himself as a moderate Democrat focused on fixing the most pressing problems facing California by making more effective use of our resources.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The plan suggests Davis should take advantage of its location within the growing capital region while positioning itself as a destination for entrepreneurs and companies relocating from the Bay Area.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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