roosted

verb

Definition of roostednext
past tense of roost
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air pigeons flying home to roost on the roof

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2
as in lodged
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 Synonyms for roosted
  1. perched
  2. lodged
  3. landed
  4. nestled
  5. positioned
Verb
  • 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
  • Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of perched
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  • At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He was initially arrested for driving a vehicle without a license, but the officers contacted ICE, which promptly lodged a detainer request with the Lincoln County jail.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of lodged
Verb
  • The brand’s French Terry Maven jumpsuit landed on Oprah’s Favorite Things list two years later during peak demand for comfort.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Underlining Saudi Arabia’s significant push into entertainment, news of its World Cup hosting landed during the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, only onto its 4th edition but already the biggest film event in the Gulf thanks to country’s deep pockets.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of landed
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  • The deal paved the way for Adobe to establish a campus, nestled in the scenic mountains of Lehi, just 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The result is a home nestled amidst the natural beauty of Aspen that’s equipped with a sophisticated, urbane sensibility inside.
    Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of nestled
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  • CFOs are positioned to focus on ROI and help stakeholders determine how to track and measure impact.
    Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Just opened in early December, The Cheesecake Factory is positioned at the east end of the property near the popular Coastal Flats and Seasons 52.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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