roost

verb

Definition of roostnext
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 The questions of who and why are a mystery for the season to solve, but old adversaries like Frank Harkness and Peter Judd have emerged from the sludge around now, too, and there’s an overwhelming sense now of chickens coming home to roost. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 Cave myotis generally roost in dark environments, like caves, mines, tunnels, and buildings, per NABat. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Though monarchs migrate alone, they are often seen huddled in trees roosting. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026 NurPhoto/Getty Images Drinking tea in the courtyard of The Dwarika’s hotel, surrounded by centuries-old Newari wood carvings, the twittering of sparrows, and the chattering of mynahs coming home to roost, feels surreally calm. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
  1. perch
  2. lodge
  3. land
  4. nestle
  5. park
  6. position
Verb
  • The building that collapsed had been perched at the edge of a lot where another one-story building had been torn down for a construction project.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Firefighters can't blindly send a drone over a ridgeline without someone perched on top of a mountain or on the other side to watch them and communicate with the pilots.
    — Halle Zander, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of perch
Verb
  • Another case set to go to trial in 2027 involves a lawsuit by a customer who claims to have fallen and been injured after her foot got lodged in an asphalt crack in the parking lot.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
  • One bullet lodged in the wall of a resident assistant's room next door to Hernandez's.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of lodge
Verb
  • The command link subsequently failed, and the drone drifted approximately 630 meters over a populated area before landing in a tree.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The studio fussiness is why Fagen’s music would later go in and out of style—when raw sounds are in fashion, people tend to point out where his band’s singles landed on the Easy Listening charts.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of land
Verb
  • And, to top it all off, the engine’s first home is nestled inside a bonkers one-off Bronco called the Frostwarden.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bronx Beer Hall is nestled within a larger food hall in the historic Italian neighborhood of Arthur Avenue (please, try the veal).
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of nestle
Verb
  • This camper represents yet another example, one that will be a lot easier to park than a conventional RV.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Visitors generally park along Mount Bonnell Road before climbing 102 stone steps to reach the summit, leaving their vehicles behind.
    — Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of park
Verb
  • Instead, the Houthis resumed fighting stronger than ever, launching a blistering offensive that seized the entire Red Sea coast, encircled Yemen’s third city of Taiz, and positioned themselves to threaten the anti-Houthi capital of Aden.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
  • NASASpaceflight typically offers live commentary and constantly changing views of the Starship launch pad via remote cameras positioned around Starbase.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of position

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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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