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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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
Create footholds for bats to roost.
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
But sometimes these beneficial little mammals end up roosting inside our attics, barns, sheds, or other structures.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
In the trees lining the avenues, thousands of fruit bats roost through the day and then take flight at dusk.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
The Dragon Bravo Fire and the White Sage Fire collectively burned over 200,000 acres on the Kaibab plateau, including areas where California condors have been known to roost.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
But sometimes these beneficial little mammals end up roosting inside our attics, barns, sheds, or other structures.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
In the trees lining the avenues, thousands of fruit bats roost through the day and then take flight at dusk.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
The Dragon Bravo Fire and the White Sage Fire collectively burned over 200,000 acres on the Kaibab plateau, including areas where California condors have been known to roost.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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With long, light brown hair flowing to his shoulders and thick, black-rimmed goggles perched on his nose, Meadow was one of the most distinct-looking players in college basketball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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In Zumaia, Ermita de San Telmo, an iconic stop on the Camino de Santiago, is a 16th-century church perched on the rocky Flysch cliffs made famous in Game of Thrones.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The bullet narrowly missed Zwerner’s heart and remains lodged in her chest.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Doctors spent weeks trying to locate the bullet lodged in Garfield's body, but were unsuccessful.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Hurricanes on Sunday landed another blue-chip recruit for their Class of 2026, receiving an oral commitment from four-star cornerback JJ Dunnigan.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yes, Indiana likely would’ve qualified for the CFP had Cooper’s heel landed out of bounds and Indiana lost.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jeep recall Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, has recalled 375,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks and has urged owners to park outside.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite the current problems, analysts say the chains are well positioned for the future.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Combs also pointed out that some cultural norms position these foods as key parts of emotional processing and stress relief for women, like eating junk food to get over heartbreak.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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