alighted

verb

variants also alit
Definition of alightednext
past tense of alight
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air a flock of eight swans circled above, then alighted on the pond

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2
as in dismounted
to come down from something (as a vehicle) as she alighted from the train, she momentarily lost her footing

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  1. perched
  2. landed
  3. descended
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  • In Tucson, that could include the water now perched under an old landfill, waiting to be cleaned.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This unique event was located near the city’s famous art galleries at the House of Robb pop-up, an airy and elegant penthouse space perched atop the Faena Hotel Miami Beach.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of perched
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  • Tiffany Boone was done with voiceover auditions when the script for an unspecified lioness landed in her inbox.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Priscilla landed on Max roughly four months after its theater debut, while MaXXXine had a quicker turnaround, becoming available on the platform just three months later.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of landed
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  • As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of descended
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