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
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Sloth World was issued a verbal warning following the inspection, during which the cages were found not to meet the agency's requirements.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But the attraction had not opened by April when Inside Climate News reported animals were kept in small cages and died in an unheated warehouse run by the International Drive business, which is now not operating.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Tomatoes need cages, cucumbers need a trellis.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Put stakes or cages in place at planting time and train wayward stems to grow up by threading them through the cage or tying them to the stake weekly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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
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
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The facility was also found in violation of the Animal Welfare Act, according to the inspection report, by placing animals in cages smaller than required by federal regulations.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Sloth World was issued a verbal warning following the inspection, during which the cages were found not to meet the agency's requirements.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But the attraction had not opened by April when Inside Climate News reported animals were kept in small cages and died in an unheated warehouse run by the International Drive business, which is now not operating.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Tomatoes need cages, cucumbers need a trellis.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Put stakes or cages in place at planting time and train wayward stems to grow up by threading them through the cage or tying them to the stake weekly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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
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
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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The Broadway theater that houses The Book of Mormon caught fire Monday morning, with fire officials describing it as a three-alarm fire.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which houses numerous historic pieces of fashion and related artifacts.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 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
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The largest rodents in North America, beavers are muscular animals that can get heavier than 60 pounds at maturity.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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There are 3,437 volumes consisting of 17,000 pounds of files.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
7 May 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 9 May. 2026.
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