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
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the case of Sloth World, FWC issued a verbal warning following a 2025 inspection for the size of the cages in which they were housed, which reports indicate were later rectified.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Cloches, mesh cages, and netting can also be used to protect vegetables and fruit growing in pots and planters.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
These geometric cages trap guest calcium atoms, creating a stable yet exotic arrangement of matter that does not occur under normal environmental conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Holstein calves, a popular dairy breed, could be seen in cages through small trees in front of the enclosures.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Wooden or plastic cages can work, but aren't as strong or long-lasting as metal ones.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Spanning 130 acres, the sprawling site is home to some of the biggest habitats in Europe and with so much more space the animals looked happier and more relaxed than those in the old Victorian cages in London.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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
Noun
Kreith advises using heavy duty cages for tomatoes, arches for beans, stakes for peppers and eggplant, and a trellis for cucumbers, which grow as a vine.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the case of Sloth World, FWC issued a verbal warning following a 2025 inspection for the size of the cages in which they were housed, which reports indicate were later rectified.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Cloches, mesh cages, and netting can also be used to protect vegetables and fruit growing in pots and planters.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
These geometric cages trap guest calcium atoms, creating a stable yet exotic arrangement of matter that does not occur under normal environmental conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Holstein calves, a popular dairy breed, could be seen in cages through small trees in front of the enclosures.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Wooden or plastic cages can work, but aren't as strong or long-lasting as metal ones.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Spanning 130 acres, the sprawling site is home to some of the biggest habitats in Europe and with so much more space the animals looked happier and more relaxed than those in the old Victorian cages in London.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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
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 Nebraska Medical Center also houses a National Biocontainment Unit.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Santa Clara County houses much of Silicon Valley, and many of Meta’s employees live there, including Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 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
Noun
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Gadd gained almost 90 pounds to play adult Ruben (Stuart Campbell in flashbacks), the fractured older-brother figure of Niall (Jamie Bell as an adult; Mitchell Robertson as an adolescent), while their mothers date each other.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Onions are truly the star of this cheesy recipe that calls for 2 1/2 pounds of a sweet variety.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 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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