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roosts

verb

present tense third-person singular of roost

as in perches

to come to rest after descending from the air pigeons flying home to roost on the roof

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as in lodges

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 roosts 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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At the top of the hill, in a completely different style, perches the Neoclassical royal palace.

— Benjamin Moser, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
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.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of perches

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Everyone from the guides to the dining staff have come to know the area well over the years of preparation to open—and deeply love the animals and scenery that lodges like this one aim to protect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Their work lodges itself into the psyche like a sliver of wood thrust beneath a fingernail.

— Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodges

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This is the area where, if an ember lands and ignites something — a pile of firewood, a trash can or a deck — fire can break into the house and burn it down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Day two of the STAT Summit is just kicking off as this newsletter lands in inboxes.

— Mario Aguilar, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

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