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noun

ˈkāj How to pronounce cage (audio)
Definition of cagenext
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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verb

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
Noun
And it was supposed to be tested safely within the confines of that kind of cyber cage. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 This Rockstud design featured a sandal-like construction similar to a cage with thin interlocking straps that traveled the length of Reinhart’s feet. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 These plants have a vining growth habit and need to be staked or caged for support. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
  1. coop
  2. house
  3. pound
  4. confine
  5. corral
  6. enclose
  7. kennel
  8. pen
Noun
  • Kept in coops throughout the region, the birds are routinely tested for viruses.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Outside, the lush grounds host a 55-foot pool with a spillover spa, a kitchen and bar barbecue setup, a meditation garden with an infrared sauna, a stream, and a chicken—or peacock—coop.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of coop
Verb
  • Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • The fund is backed by the company’s Steppes Fund for Change, which in turn is funded by a per-person fee of 115 pounds (about $156) for every Steppes Travel trip booking and donated on the traveler’s behalf.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Tread+ Vision also includes Sled Mode, meant to allow users to add up to 300 pounds of resistance for strength training as hybrid races like Hyrox become more popular.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of pound
Verb
  • The federal watchdog found that detainees were sometimes confined in small metal cages and lacked adequate living space and access to water.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Every year, live chickens are confined and slaughtered at makeshift sites on Brooklyn streets and sidewalks.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of confine
Noun
  • Jones, who has reportedly been able to sell wild horses without online advertisements or a sign at his corral, is not the only allegedly questionable reseller.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to the listing, the estate was custom built for the princess, with horse corrals, large stretches of usable land, and enough seclusion to feel removed from the hurly-burly of Los Angeles.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of corral
Verb
  • The Mizzou pass rush will need to enclose him in the pocket, even though that’s where Taylor prefers to inflict damage.
    — PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why Araujo’s perch on the club level behind home plate is exposed to the crowd rather than enclosed, like the booths to his right used by the radio and TV broadcasters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclose
Noun
  • The installation of a kennel or coyote-proof fencing is a long-term solution for protecting pets.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The sheriff's office's drone was used to assist in checking the approximately 28-acre property and helped identify old kennel and animal-confinement areas.
    — River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of kennel
Verb
  • Matt Aldrich is penning the script, with DC Studios’ James Gunn and Peter Safran producing with The Batman director Matt Reeves’ 6th & Idaho.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • My Guard is penned by Byun Sang-soon and directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Lee Seung-hoon.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pen

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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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