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Recent Examples of caged
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
More than 6,000 people have been killed and 22,000 political prisoners remain caged.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Margot Robbie chose a caged black Alaïa sandal at a Los Angeles photocall last month while Meagan Good has circled lace-up pairs from Jessica Rich and Alevì Milano in July.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
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
Indeterminate tomatoes should always be staked, trellised, or caged.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 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
The imagery shows that the characters are kind of caged by this environment.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
More than 6,000 people have been killed and 22,000 political prisoners remain caged.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Margot Robbie chose a caged black Alaïa sandal at a Los Angeles photocall last month while Meagan Good has circled lace-up pairs from Jessica Rich and Alevì Milano in July.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Indeterminate tomatoes should always be staked, trellised, or caged.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 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
The imagery shows that the characters are kind of caged by this environment.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caged
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Prevention must be a priority, helping families stay housed through rental assistance, early intervention and support services.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Rooms are housed in separate Key West style cottages and the sister hotel, Marquesa 414, is across the street and up half a block in a newer building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With help from some doctor errors (won't bore you with the long story), Joey was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and does not walk or talk and is confined to a wheelchair.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Sailing near Africa's Atlantic Coast is a cruise ship where everyone onboard is confined to their cabins under quarantine.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The structure is semi-enclosed, but allows for lots of ventilation.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Climbing plants like jasmine or ivy soften hard patio edges quickly and create a more enclosed, garden-like feel without crowding the seating area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Glass walls overlook an atmospheric inner garden of pines, a willow and a cherry tree, encased in tall cedar fences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The suspect, Joseph Edward Smith, was surrounded and arrested while wearing camouflage and a tactical belt containing multiple boxes of ammunition.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The ring features a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 18-carat white gold, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Caged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caged. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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