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Recent Examples of caged
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026
Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The 90-minute session also allows visitors to feed caged zookeepers, who are dressed up as pandas, with apple pieces.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That’s why caged parrots are prone to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke, Windsor says.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026
Melons don’t need to be staked or caged, but having support can help to reduce rot, prevent pests, and save space.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.
—Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Phish’s penchant for weirdness and surreal stuff wasn’t left behind for these shows, either (after all, a band equally influenced by Rush, the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, and Frank Zappa wouldn’t likely be caged into anything resembling ordinary).
—Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The once-stampeding Dodgers have been caged by the Colorado Rockies.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Space supported or caged determinate tomato plants 1½ to 2 feet apart, increasing the spacing to 2 to 2½ feet for unsupported plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026
Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The 90-minute session also allows visitors to feed caged zookeepers, who are dressed up as pandas, with apple pieces.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That’s why caged parrots are prone to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke, Windsor says.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
There’s even a rather obvious scene where Semjonova connects with a giraffe caged in a zoo.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026
Melons don’t need to be staked or caged, but having support can help to reduce rot, prevent pests, and save space.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.
—Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Phish’s penchant for weirdness and surreal stuff wasn’t left behind for these shows, either (after all, a band equally influenced by Rush, the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, and Frank Zappa wouldn’t likely be caged into anything resembling ordinary).
—Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The once-stampeding Dodgers have been caged by the Colorado Rockies.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Space supported or caged determinate tomato plants 1½ to 2 feet apart, increasing the spacing to 2 to 2½ feet for unsupported plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caged
Adjective
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Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Foxborough, a town of around 18,000 residents, is about 45 minutes outside of Boston and has housed the Patriots since 1971.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has argued the 90,000 square-foot ballroom is needed to hold large events that currently have to be confined to the much smaller White House East Room or outdoors on the South Lawn.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Perryman said life in the facility is like being confined in an airport hotel room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Astronomers have used a technique called echo mapping to detect hints that supermassive black holes, such as the cosmic titan at the heart of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), are surrounded by dense clouds and clusters of dark matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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Tucked away on the grounds of Kensington Palace stands Nottingham Cottage, a two-bedroom, 1,324 square-foot Victorian home surrounded by greenery.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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“Caged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caged. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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