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as in lands
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons perching on the roof
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as in nestles
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
perched the baby in a basket
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Recent Examples of perches
Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And frequent appearances by a pigeon that perches on her windowsill like a Greek chorus, mocking her self-abasement and growing detachment from reality, seem a tad heavy-handed.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The letters, which actors sometimes pose alongside (Oh perches punningly in the O), recall those giant signs which give tourists a place to take selfies.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And frequent appearances by a pigeon that perches on her windowsill like a Greek chorus, mocking her self-abasement and growing detachment from reality, seem a tad heavy-handed.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The letters, which actors sometimes pose alongside (Oh perches punningly in the O), recall those giant signs which give tourists a place to take selfies.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perches
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But within the context of ESSENCE Festival, the conversation lands differently.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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The push lands MacFarlane on this year’s Emmy ballot in nine distinct capacities.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2025
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One of the older residents, Dona Neide, introduced us to a macaw that roosts in a tree beside her home.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The announcement positions the system as suitable for missions requiring both speed and image quality.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy for guests wanting to reschedule park visits.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Perches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perches. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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