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
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Liam Ramoses remain in filthy cages.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
For an adult nation that recently could not hold down reliable jobs, the suggestion of putting faith into virtual realities was comparable to caging lightning between your hands.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In videos shot in the morning, the cage-like iron bars structure where the inmates live can be seen more clearly.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Liam Ramoses remain in filthy cages.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Typical methods involve caging these substances within a host material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
For an adult nation that recently could not hold down reliable jobs, the suggestion of putting faith into virtual realities was comparable to caging lightning between your hands.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
Noun
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The quarry’s current head, Vincenzo De Gennaro, reminds visitors that Bernini’s tower still features the coop for the homing pigeons that would transport the orders to the quarry from Rome for the measurements of rocks that were needed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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And Maria, the Barred Plymouth Rock, is pretty but stubborn, always the last one in the coop.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, a research hub that initially housed the majors before the department gained approval, opened in 1979 after students advocated for an education that included all people and perspectives.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Within two years, Pope Gregory IX had canonized him and laid the cornerstone for a basilica to house his tomb.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Weld County deputies discovered more than 400 pounds of marijuana in trash bags, some six months after a similar discovery.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The case against McKay dated to 2024, when FedEx employees in Fargo, North Dakota, discovered a package containing nearly 10 pounds of highly pure meth arriving from California and addressed to McKay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of the strongest footage here shows her everyday life and sisterly relationships built in the prison where she was confined for 14 years after the whole unfortunate affair.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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The interrupted helium flow is confined to the SLS rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers can help with cleaning and refilling animals’ water, feeding animals and cleaning corrals.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers insert a quarter into a small coin slot on the cart, which releases the chain securing it to the rest of the carts in the corral.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Roll up the crescent roll around the marshmallow and fold up to totally enclose.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The man, named Bawrgiyo Jaw, is possessed of a tremendous mandible, and the black tips of his spectacles loop over the tops of ears that enclose a full head of black hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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The donor can write a message that will be displayed in a heart by the pet’s kennel.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emily Henry is a 35-year-old romance writer who's penned six best-selling adult romance novels over the past five years, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sybil lives alone and spends her days fountain-penning personal letters and occasional emails that tell the story of her loves, losses, sorrows and deep regrets, through her alternately curmudgeonly and generous-hearted persona.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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