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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
If damage is occurring overnight, it’s not caused by turkeys, which like to roost in trees to stay out of danger from nighttime predators.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
The chickens have come home to roost with this idea of coddling the Ayatollah.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
The chickens have come home to roost with this idea of coddling the Ayatollah.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Helping themselves to the complimentary snacks at the resort’s Tree Houses, which are private cabins built of aromatic red cedar, and perched 2,700-feet over the Dan River Gorge.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some of the projectiles were lodged in the frontal lobe of his brain.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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The increase is attributed to growth in the B2B segment and increased lodging revenue.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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When his home run finally landed, it was corralled by 10-year-old Dodgers fan Zachary Ruderman.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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The bomb, set to explode once a certain altitude had been reached, caused a fire, but the plane was able to land safely. 2001: Microsoft released its first Xbox video game console.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lennar Homes wants to build 102 townhouses and 66 single-family homes on 44 acres nestled between Allisonville and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport.John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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In a lab nestled between the jagged peaks of the Austrian Alps, rare earth metals vaporize and spew out of an oven at the speed of a fighter jet.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Instead, a ridge of high pressure has been parked over New Jersey and other parts of the Northeast for weeks.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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As the women filtered out of Chelsea Piers after their game, a black Escalade was parked on the side of the West Side Highway.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Its growth prospects and promising offerings have positioned it as a lucrative investment option in the digital currency landscape.Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The property is positioned on the Grand Canal in the historic San Marco district, just steps from the Piazza San Marco.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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