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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
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.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Outside the tiny storefront, the sidewalk (and often a fair bit of the street) is crowded with diners perched on low plastic stools set around low plastic tables, gustily eating some of the best, most electrifying Vietnamese food in the city.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Musk, the richest man in the world, has poured more than $3 billion into the ever-expanding rocket-producing venture, perched on a river delta east of Brownsville.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Whether nestled in secluded jungles, perched above turquoise waters, or set amidst cultural heartlands, these properties embody a harmonious blend of elegance and authenticity.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In many, Kathleen is in various states of deshabille, perched or splayed on beds and couches, or simply staring at the camera, as nude as Eve.
—Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
As a friend of the house she was tasked with the honor of lighting up a massive Bird on the Rock creation perched high atop The Landmark, Tiffany’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique at 57th Street.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Outside the tiny storefront, the sidewalk (and often a fair bit of the street) is crowded with diners perched on low plastic stools set around low plastic tables, gustily eating some of the best, most electrifying Vietnamese food in the city.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Musk, the richest man in the world, has poured more than $3 billion into the ever-expanding rocket-producing venture, perched on a river delta east of Brownsville.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Whether nestled in secluded jungles, perched above turquoise waters, or set amidst cultural heartlands, these properties embody a harmonious blend of elegance and authenticity.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In many, Kathleen is in various states of deshabille, perched or splayed on beds and couches, or simply staring at the camera, as nude as Eve.
—Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
As a friend of the house she was tasked with the honor of lighting up a massive Bird on the Rock creation perched high atop The Landmark, Tiffany’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique at 57th Street.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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
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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
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The image showed the CEO of Atlantic Records reading the children's book How to Spot a Unicorn as Eloise was nestled between his arms.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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It’s nestled between Spaceship Earth and World Showcase and includes food stations, including one called Festival Favorites, which has a rotating menu.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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And those four opponents have lodged four of the five top shooting performances against Maryland.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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Pictures shared on social media by the Omaha Fire Department showed the stuck truck with its nose lodged in the sinkhole and its rear wheels lifted off the ground.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Developers say the South Florida housing market is better-positioned now to offer condos.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ninth flame on the menorah is called the shamash, which is often positioned higher or lower and used to light the other lights.—
Cailey Gleeson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Perched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perched. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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