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as in landed
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons perching on the roof
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as in nestled
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
perched the baby in a basket
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Recent Examples of perched
Allen, who's facing two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping the girls, appeared in a long-sleeve, button-down purple shirt and khaki pants, with his eyeglasses perched on his head.
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Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
The main restaurant, perched on a deck that extends over the water, is a dreamlike setting.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, perched on the southwestern tip of Washington, has a rich history as the first lighthouse in the state, guiding sailors through the treacherous Columbia River Bar since it was built in 1856.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Throne for a Loop While filming a 1990 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, star Will Smith perched atop a chair for a candid photo.
—John Russell, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Built on the side of Le Rocher, Monaco’s perched old town, the museum features more than 6,000 species, from Mediterranean octopuses and moray eels to tropical sharks and sea horses.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Behind her, two Loewe perfumes are perched on the window sill.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The otherwise-classic piece was covered in white patchwork depicting (among other things) a crane perched atop a skull and an embroidered floral motif.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
We are perched on the banks of the Hudson River, just outside of Croton-on-Hudson, a storybook village about an hour’s train ride north of Manhattan.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
The main restaurant, perched on a deck that extends over the water, is a dreamlike setting.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, perched on the southwestern tip of Washington, has a rich history as the first lighthouse in the state, guiding sailors through the treacherous Columbia River Bar since it was built in 1856.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Throne for a Loop While filming a 1990 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, star Will Smith perched atop a chair for a candid photo.
—John Russell, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Built on the side of Le Rocher, Monaco’s perched old town, the museum features more than 6,000 species, from Mediterranean octopuses and moray eels to tropical sharks and sea horses.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Behind her, two Loewe perfumes are perched on the window sill.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The otherwise-classic piece was covered in white patchwork depicting (among other things) a crane perched atop a skull and an embroidered floral motif.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
We are perched on the banks of the Hudson River, just outside of Croton-on-Hudson, a storybook village about an hour’s train ride north of Manhattan.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perched
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Learn about Lexington's airport before flying Blue Grass Airport Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations Amy Caudill told The Courier Journal that a business jet with six passengers and two crew members landed Friday morning, pulling into the runway safety area.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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In June, the Creed III star landed his first role since the criminal trial in Martin Villeneuve‘s upcoming sci-fi revenge thriller Merciless.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Dubbed Wake Robin and nestled amid a 3-acre parcel in the charming village of Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, tucked away in a narrow canyon between the Sonoma and Mayacamas mountains, this beguiling estate is now on the market for a speck under $5 million with Matt Sevenau of Compass.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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After nearly a year in the house, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Ward never thought to worry about flooding, Bailey Schulz reports.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Walking upright slowed the transit of food through the system, meaning that waste material became lodged in the bands of the large intestine, setting the flora of the gut off balance and seeping poison into the rest of the body.Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Around the time of her departure, Perrette lodged accusations of an assault or a crime.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
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Running away and avoiding them is frankly the best strategy, but the way monsters are positioned regularly forces James to fight them, even as resources dwindle.George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Perched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perched. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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