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
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not only are mushroom crops particularly dependent on weather conditions, but traditional exclusion cages won’t keep out rodents and insects, which also like mushrooms.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s why the Padres’ hitters have made a point of having their machines fire baseballs at the top and low points of their zones in the cages in Peoria.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
With the new-old wallpaper intact, Adams estimates that guests can count about 11,055 bird cages throughout the theater.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
As Fisk's anti-vigilante task force abducts dissidents off the street, locking them away in an undisclosed warehouse full of cages, Daredevil (Charlie Cox) becomes a symbol of rebellion for those willing to fight back.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Vertical stakes extend at the bottom to anchor cages in the soil.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
This week, the shelter was well under capacity, with plenty of empty cages next to the energetic dogs and playful felines.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The latter, whose daughter attended the unaccredited institution, accused Ye of comparing himself to Adolf Hitler and threatening to lock students in cages.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Season 2 springboards on Fisk’s strongarm rule and his mandate to clean up the streets of rebels via his brutish Anti-Vigilante Task Force, which rounds up people – echoing recent INS maneuvers – and shoves them into deplorable conditions and cages.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not only are mushroom crops particularly dependent on weather conditions, but traditional exclusion cages won’t keep out rodents and insects, which also like mushrooms.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s why the Padres’ hitters have made a point of having their machines fire baseballs at the top and low points of their zones in the cages in Peoria.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
With the new-old wallpaper intact, Adams estimates that guests can count about 11,055 bird cages throughout the theater.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
As Fisk's anti-vigilante task force abducts dissidents off the street, locking them away in an undisclosed warehouse full of cages, Daredevil (Charlie Cox) becomes a symbol of rebellion for those willing to fight back.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Vertical stakes extend at the bottom to anchor cages in the soil.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
This week, the shelter was well under capacity, with plenty of empty cages next to the energetic dogs and playful felines.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The latter, whose daughter attended the unaccredited institution, accused Ye of comparing himself to Adolf Hitler and threatening to lock students in cages.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cages
Noun
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Wearing a cockfighter’s cap, George gave us a tour of his chicken coops, taking out a bird for our inspection.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Mar. 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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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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At 6-foot and 189 pounds, South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse profiles as a well-sized defensive back for Spagnuolo’s system — especially considering his elite 41-inch vertical jump at the NFL Scouting Combine.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, the official city yard waste carts, which have bright green lids and are available for purchase, can hold up to 200 pounds of weight, while all other containers or bundles have a 50 pound weight limit.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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