Thesaurus results for CAGES

cages 1 of 2

noun

plural of cage

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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cages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cage

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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Noun

The congressional agency report follows a DHS Office of Inspector General report that found that the conditions in which immigrants were detained in cages at the Alligator Alcatraz failed to meet several state and federal standards. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 His jobs also included cleaning the lion cages in the Central Park Zoo. — Tracy Smith, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 For their final lesson, a volunteer — who isn't Woodside or Priest — traps the raccoons in cages, scaring them enough to encourage them to avoid traps and humans. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Animals were confined in overcrowded cages, covered in feces and suffered starvation, dehydration, open wounds and untreated medical conditions, Hochman said. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers. — C.c. Weiss may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026

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Noun

Kept in coops throughout the region, the birds are routinely tested for viruses.

— Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Melissa Knicely, a public information officer with Animal Care and Control, said permitting has increased over the past decade as more residents seek fresh eggs and set up coops at home.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026

Definition of coops

Verb

The island also houses over 200 blue holes (the highest concentration of sinkholes and cave systems in the world) that demand exploration, both in its forests and offshore anchor points.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
With a 24-inch FHD IPS display boasting a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the monitor houses all the computer's chips, along with a good selection of ports for all your peripherals.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of houses

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After several miles and several hours, the herd is contained, and visitors can gather at the corrals outside the Custer State Park Bison Center to watch crews work.

— Mary Beaumont, Midwest Living, 25 Aug. 2026
Horse corrals remain in place from the princess’s time there, and an infinity-view deck takes in sunsets over the surrounding mountains.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of corrals

Verb

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
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

Definition of confines

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Considered one of the best wrestlers in the world, Satterley was was a relatively small 5 feet 8, 194 pounds and was not given a push relative to his ability in WWE.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The bill, Senate Bill 828, was introduced in the months after more than 1 million pounds of fireworks exploded in a warehouse in Esparto, killing seven people.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pounds

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This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Sarah Rothschild pens the screenplay with Elizabeth Cantillon producing.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

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