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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Blankenship said the officers pepper-sprayed everyone in the cages, which each house about 32 men.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Contortionists catwalk across the stage and second-story boxes while dancers pose around golden bird cages and sword-swallowers stretch over leather bars.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
These are not points of pride on this record, but grim conditions that become their own cages.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
In our modern egg factories, most laying hens live in cages that measure just under eight inches on a side.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
For 32 years, Cruz Monroy has walked the streets of a small town on the fringes of Mexico's capital with a tower of small cages filled with a rainbow of birds.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Supporters hope that the bill, which is similar to ordinances in Denver, Fort Collins, Aurora, and other local jurisdictions, will prevent the sale of puppies bred by unscrupulous puppy mills where dogs and cats are confined in tiny cages bearing one litter after another.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Outside the building, people were seen in pajamas with their pets inside cages.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Blankenship said the officers pepper-sprayed everyone in the cages, which each house about 32 men.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Contortionists catwalk across the stage and second-story boxes while dancers pose around golden bird cages and sword-swallowers stretch over leather bars.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
These are not points of pride on this record, but grim conditions that become their own cages.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
In our modern egg factories, most laying hens live in cages that measure just under eight inches on a side.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
For 32 years, Cruz Monroy has walked the streets of a small town on the fringes of Mexico's capital with a tower of small cages filled with a rainbow of birds.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Supporters hope that the bill, which is similar to ordinances in Denver, Fort Collins, Aurora, and other local jurisdictions, will prevent the sale of puppies bred by unscrupulous puppy mills where dogs and cats are confined in tiny cages bearing one litter after another.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 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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After this initial collision, the white SUV veered to the right and struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus shelter in front of the Belmont Avenue side of the building that houses Garfield's Beverage.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot to like under the hood, from strength in its most consequential segment, which houses its investment banking operations, to encouraging scores on key banking metrics (more on those in a moment).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 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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Making the record even more impressive was the revelation in the post-competition weighing of Wilkins’ discus to verify the record that the implement was actually two ounces heavier than the required 4 pounds, 6 ounces weight, a fact that cost Wilkins additional inches, probably feet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Read the story of the angler who caught 19 pounds of largemouth on one cast.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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