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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in the wild.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Immigrants held at Alligator Alcatraz have reported scarcity of food, cages that reek of urine and use of force.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Determinate tomatoes are typically supported using tomato cages or the stake-and-weave method.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Space requirements are so needed that pets in cages often share space with people in the kitchen and offices, said manager Tracy Colza.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Paz and Renee open the cages and free the creatures, thanks to the betrayal of security chief Hank (Eric Edelstein).
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Early cages were constructed from chicken wire, until steel began to be used around the ’80s.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Inside the compound’s large white tents, rows of bunkbeds are surrounded by chain-link cages that house the detainees.
—Wlrn Public Media, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Noun
Unlike standard carbon filters, these molecular cages force PFAS molecules to clump together inside a cavity, achieving a 98 percent removal rate.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in the wild.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Immigrants held at Alligator Alcatraz have reported scarcity of food, cages that reek of urine and use of force.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Determinate tomatoes are typically supported using tomato cages or the stake-and-weave method.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Space requirements are so needed that pets in cages often share space with people in the kitchen and offices, said manager Tracy Colza.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Paz and Renee open the cages and free the creatures, thanks to the betrayal of security chief Hank (Eric Edelstein).
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Early cages were constructed from chicken wire, until steel began to be used around the ’80s.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Inside the compound’s large white tents, rows of bunkbeds are surrounded by chain-link cages that house the detainees.
—Wlrn Public Media, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cages
Noun
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Research different breeds, purchase secondhand coops, and transform existing structures into coops to save money.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The hotel houses a magnificent collection of 20th-century prints and drawings which hang throughout the bedrooms and public spaces; spot the Picasso and the Cocteaus in the Picteau Lounge Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Sunday, the Shifting Gears star posted a photo of her at-home nail station, featuring a pink silicone mat that houses a gel lamp, four polishes, an array of tools, and studs in both silver and gold.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Free parking is available in front of the corrals at the end of the street.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 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
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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To date, the organization has shipped four million pounds of food and relief materials to Jamaica through cargo aircraft, shipping containers and cruise vessels.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Mora is listed at only 5-foot-6, 137 pounds.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
4 June 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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