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
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Install Trellising Small trellises, tomato cages, and trellising systems like the Florida weave are usually installed at planting time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Stop & Shop's parent company made a clear announcement regarding animals in cages recently.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
The fruit is harvested using pickers, basket-like cages with clawed tips to catch the fruit, on extendable poles.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Ninety-nine cages were removed from the home, with many of them housing multiple animals.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
When officers approached, there was no one inside, but there were several dogs in cages in the back, per the report.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Support the tomatoes with cages or stakes to keep them from shading your zinnias.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Some were in cages without access to food or water, and many were noticeably underweight.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Install Trellising Small trellises, tomato cages, and trellising systems like the Florida weave are usually installed at planting time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Stop & Shop's parent company made a clear announcement regarding animals in cages recently.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
The fruit is harvested using pickers, basket-like cages with clawed tips to catch the fruit, on extendable poles.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Ninety-nine cages were removed from the home, with many of them housing multiple animals.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
When officers approached, there was no one inside, but there were several dogs in cages in the back, per the report.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Support the tomatoes with cages or stakes to keep them from shading your zinnias.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Some were in cages without access to food or water, and many were noticeably underweight.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cages
Noun
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Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are also coops on the property for about 19 chickens and a handful of quail also tended by students.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 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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Participants will be limited to two large cardboard banker boxes or paper boxes not to exceed 10 pounds each.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Uche, who’s 6-1 and 240 pounds, signed a one-year deal with the Eagles last March 23.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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