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
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Support the tomatoes with cages or stakes to keep them from shading your zinnias.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Some were in cages without access to food or water, and many were noticeably underweight.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Inside the fence line were cranes, fuel tanks, and spools of cable; a crew was splicing together cages of rebar to sink into the ground.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Liam Ramoses remain in filthy cages.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Core concepts carry over from Edwards’ two signature models through large synthetic cages running down its sides, as well as the shapes of its toe box.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
When officers approached, there was no one inside, but there were several dogs in cages in the back, per the report.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Support the tomatoes with cages or stakes to keep them from shading your zinnias.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Some were in cages without access to food or water, and many were noticeably underweight.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Inside the fence line were cranes, fuel tanks, and spools of cable; a crew was splicing together cages of rebar to sink into the ground.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Liam Ramoses remain in filthy cages.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Core concepts carry over from Edwards’ two signature models through large synthetic cages running down its sides, as well as the shapes of its toe box.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cages
Noun
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Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are also coops on the property for about 19 chickens and a handful of quail also tended by students.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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The camera then cuts to shots — filmed by Jelly — of the couple’s pet cows, Crunch and S’more, escaping their corrals and running around as helpers try to get them back inside.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2025
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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The shipment included $40 million and 35 million euros in cash, as well as almost 20 pounds of gold worth, based on current exchange rates, about $82 million.—
JUSTIN SPIKE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The veteran lineman, listed as 6-foot-8 and 307 pounds, profiles as a swing tackle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The series kicks off when Dale Washberg (Tim Blake Nelson), a member of a powerful Oklahoma family, pens a suicide note, hides it inside a book on his shelves, and then shoots himself in the head.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Cages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cages. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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