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
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
At times, the children were chained to their beds or put in cages for breaking house rules.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Its hardware avoids sharp edges and pinch points, enabling close physical proximity without safety cages.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Rats housed in stimulating environments filled with toys, running wheels and social interaction developed larger, more complex brains than rats kept in standard cages.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The policy amended a 2009 law that sought to mandate larger cages for hens by 2019.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The courthouses will provide water and snacks and access to restrooms, and residents can bring their pets in cages or carriers.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The birds get loaded underneath the tarp like that, squat cages stacked one on top of the other.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hanging pots from the railing using wire plant cages is a great way to easily grow greens and herbs.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
At times, the children were chained to their beds or put in cages for breaking house rules.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Its hardware avoids sharp edges and pinch points, enabling close physical proximity without safety cages.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Rats housed in stimulating environments filled with toys, running wheels and social interaction developed larger, more complex brains than rats kept in standard cages.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The policy amended a 2009 law that sought to mandate larger cages for hens by 2019.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The courthouses will provide water and snacks and access to restrooms, and residents can bring their pets in cages or carriers.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The birds get loaded underneath the tarp like that, squat cages stacked one on top of the other.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cages
Noun
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Among the photos were his pups, chicken coops covered in snow and David trekking through the terrain with a walking stick.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Researchers found that parents bought items ranging from jiu jitsu to dance lessons, sewing machines to snowshoes, chicken coops to drum sets.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 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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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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Kupp, at 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, was able to be moved around more in the Eastern Washington offense due to his size and the Eagles’ previous offensive scheme.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even under the low gravity of the moon, wearing several hundred pounds still feels heavy and could even cause injuries, NASA astronaut and doctor Mike Barratt told Ars Technica—especially because astronauts are likely to also be toting tools and equipment during lengthy surface operations.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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