1
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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2
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
Where do coyotes typically roost in Milwaukee?
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Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
And eventually, the chickens are going to come to roost with that.
—Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s a constant feeling of chickens coming home to roost, regardless of what Amir and Jahan may or may not be up to.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Some in the West will be tempted to see this as the generals’ chickens coming home to roost.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
And eventually, the chickens are going to come to roost with that.
—Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s a constant feeling of chickens coming home to roost, regardless of what Amir and Jahan may or may not be up to.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Some in the West will be tempted to see this as the generals’ chickens coming home to roost.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for roost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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The mountain makes a majestic backdrop for Gergeti Trinity Church, a 14th-century gem perched 7,120 feet above sea level.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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In the video posted Friday, the two eagles are perched on a high tree branch in an undisclosed location.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the union’s anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policy prohibits retaliation against employees for lodging a discrimination or harassment complaint or assisting in the investigation of such a complaint.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Homestay travel is lodging in a local resident’s home instead of a hotel, hostel or campsite — but the real value lies in the cultural immersion that comes with it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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James, 62, landed on the ballot through a petition process.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Junior Caminero doubled in the third inning, when his pop-up dodged the Tropicana Field catwalks before landing in the infield.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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These routes connect to the concrete pads, which are nestled among rocky outcrops and dry creekbeds.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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As its name suggests, this pool is nestled in a canyon above UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium, where its blue water sparkles amid the green forest.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Out front, valets park a vintage 1970s Mercedes-Benz under the porte-cochère.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yes, there were the inevitable tensions and disputes, but those evaporated as their books would park for weeks on best-sellers lists.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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He was positioned between the two benches as part of ESPN’s broadcast team while the Vegas Golden Knights stunningly swept the Presidents’ Trophy out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The bathroom is positioned at the opposite side of the home to the living room.—
Adam Williams
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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