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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
With those chickens coming home to roost at Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, there should be bipartisan support for the Supreme Court taking a stand to end private delegation of legislative power.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Day one in the job and Eddie Howe arrived at Newcastle United’s training ground while the early birds were still roosting.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Read Next National Beloved chicken picks an unusual place to roost — a Louisiana Popeyes, video shows
June 13, 2022 1:11 PM
This story was originally published January 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Over two million monarchs have been tagged, with more than 19,000 recoveries reported in Mexico, where monarchs congregate to roost for the winter.
—Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Day one in the job and Eddie Howe arrived at Newcastle United’s training ground while the early birds were still roosting.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Read Next National Beloved chicken picks an unusual place to roost — a Louisiana Popeyes, video shows
June 13, 2022 1:11 PM
This story was originally published January 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Over two million monarchs have been tagged, with more than 19,000 recoveries reported in Mexico, where monarchs congregate to roost for the winter.
—Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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The design, a spherical vessel perched on a rectangular base, is a physical homage to the dichotomies in the scent itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
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The plastic bird wasn’t in its frequent resting spot along the sidewalk across from Armen; it was perched on the wood bench outside Altadena Beverage & Market.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The £200m sale is now being scrutinised by the Premier League from a fair market value perspective — and the profit Chelsea lodged as a result may be adjusted if they are deemed to have inflated Chelsea Women’s price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During mating, one or both palps are detached and left lodged inside the female’s reproductive tract.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Book-to-screen adaptations can land a beloved book's story in tumultuous waters.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Grunt, Nova Group CEO, lands the accolade for work on the Voyo streaming and on-demand platform.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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This year's tour includes houses and commercial properties nestled within the oldest part of the city.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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It's nestled in the heart of Georgia’s picturesque wine country near Dahlonega, which boasts a storied history as one of the country's first gold rush towns.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Fisk and his team are parked outside, capturing this unprecedented meeting of the mob families on film.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Instead of being near the end of the driveway, the SUV was parked near the flagpole where O’Keefe’s body was found.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday morning, a Baffert 3-year-old positioned for Saturday’s Pat Day Mile came to school with assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes on hand to watch.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The good news is that several American manufacturers who primarily use domestic materials are better positioned to keep their prices stable.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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