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Recent Examples of caged
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
More than 6,000 people have been killed and 22,000 political prisoners remain caged.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
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
The imagery shows that the characters are kind of caged by this environment.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
More than 6,000 people have been killed and 22,000 political prisoners remain caged.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
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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For the new study, Zietlow and her coauthors examined and reclassified fossils housed in more than a dozen institutions — specimens that had been misidentified as the species Tylosaurus proriger.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In 2027, the show is slated to leave its current offices in New York and be housed alongside the rest of CBS News.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 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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First, assess whether dryness and flaking are widespread across the scalp or confined to specific areas.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
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In her view, healing creates the possibility for new forms of leadership, organizing, and collaboration because people are no longer confined by the assumptions and fears that shaped their earlier behavior.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The back room indeed looks as though a parking lot was encased in four walls and a roof.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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The vamp features six criss cross straps that meet in the middle, and the back of the foot is encased by a counter that is made from the same straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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And physically, there is no other venue like it, sitting in the grass, surrounded by trees, in a natural amphitheater that can host outdoor concerts for nearly eight months of the year.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In Scotland, we’re surrounded by it all the time.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Caged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caged. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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