as in coops
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 houses
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 cages
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
This law would take us backward, undoing the progress of the Big Cat Public Safety Act towards more dangerous interactions and more animals in cages.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Both described being held in cages that held 36 people each.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Polanco is hitting in the cages and running at about 80% strength.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Potato cages or bamboo stakes may be necessary as the pepper plants grow and their branches become heavy with fruits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Sloth World was issued a verbal warning following the inspection, during which the cages were found not to meet the agency's requirements.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Hamster cages are made of a range of materials and may have additional features like hamster wheels and water dispensers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Wahooz’s website, the cages are already permanently closed.
—Rose Evans
april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the meantime, Israel is taking measures on the ground to defend troops, such as adding nets and cages to military vehicles.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
This law would take us backward, undoing the progress of the Big Cat Public Safety Act towards more dangerous interactions and more animals in cages.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Both described being held in cages that held 36 people each.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Polanco is hitting in the cages and running at about 80% strength.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Potato cages or bamboo stakes may be necessary as the pepper plants grow and their branches become heavy with fruits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Sloth World was issued a verbal warning following the inspection, during which the cages were found not to meet the agency's requirements.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Hamster cages are made of a range of materials and may have additional features like hamster wheels and water dispensers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Wahooz’s website, the cages are already permanently closed.
—Rose Evans
april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cages
Noun
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Securing chicken coops and livestock Beyond bird feeders, residents need to protect backyard chickens, hives, and other small livestock.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The facility contained over 200 chicken coops.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In North Carolina, much of the institute’s money flows through the state’s Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, which houses the Library of North Carolina.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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At its heart is a magnificent wooden lodge—the second-largest west of the Mississippi—with a sprawling wraparound deck overlooking horse pastures and corrals.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 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
Verb
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to investigators, Anderson stands at about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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California sea lions don’t usually exceed more than 850 pounds and 7 feet in length.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Amazon moved fast to board the project and the film will now be a big priority at the studio as Loeb pens the script.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yousafzai pens a portrait of a young woman discovering her identity amid immense pressure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cages. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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