as in coop
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
the dogs and cats at the animal shelter looked so sad in their cages
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as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
caged the rabbit at night so she wouldn't wake everyone up
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Recent Examples of cage
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The mountain lion had turned to face him and rushes away from him, flying sideways out of the cage and tumbling over the open pickup truck door.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
But your eyes will invariably be drawn to the spectacle of a Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, caged within a polished Maltese Cross frame under a horizontal bridge.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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Noun
The path is potentially clear for a Fantastic Four three-peat at next week's domestic cage match, though one film may possess the power to overtake the title.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The mountain lion had turned to face him and rushes away from him, flying sideways out of the cage and tumbling over the open pickup truck door.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
But researchers know that caged rabbits attract python — therein lies a potential tool to stem the python invasion, which is moving north up the peninsula.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
But your eyes will invariably be drawn to the spectacle of a Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, caged within a polished Maltese Cross frame under a horizontal bridge.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
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Other amenities include a state-of-the-art gym and wellness area, a tennis court, a home theater, vegetable gardens for the home chef, a koi pond and a chicken coop, according to its listing.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Tending to chickens means daily routines: feeding, watering, checking for eggs, and keeping the coop clean.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The South Texas Family Residential Center, one of the largest of its kind in the US, primarily houses migrant women and children.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The huge camera module houses a moving prism to switch focal length, which looks like an engineering marvel when put to use.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pick up this 10-pack of magnetic hooks for just $11—each one can hold up to 80 pounds!—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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Ennis is currently ranked No. 2 by the WBA at 154 pounds despite never having fought at the weight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Admittedly, the legal troubles right now would seemingly be confined to aspects of or within Illinois, since this is a state law and not a broader federal law.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Moraes ordered authorities to seize his cellphone and confine him to house arrest, limiting visits to his family and allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Aug. 2025
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The following morning, park rangers located Astle's body and transported him to a nearby horse corral till he could be moved to the coroner's office.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Then, at precisely 8 a.m. one rocket is set off, and the bulls burst from the corral.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Our other hybrid mattress selection all combine these two features: an encased coil system and plush materials like memory foam (some are enclosed with a luxe organic cotton top cover).—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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There was a period of time where you were allowed to enclose your terrace and form a sunroom, which is very nice.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
14 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, a 10-car garage accommodates vehicles, a professional-grade kennel provides accommodations for household pets, and essential functions, such as lighting, climate, and security systems, are handled by a comprehensive home automation system.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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Home-Boarding with a Sitter Another growing trend is home-boarding—leaving your pet at a sitter's home rather than a traditional kennel.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some restaurants lean on postcards that arrive with the check, or an embossed pen, but there’s something about the pocket-sized memento that strikes the right cord between nostalgic and modern.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Slim Shady is still keeping his mind and pen sharp these days.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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