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as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
was thrown in the coop for disturbing the peace
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Recent Examples of coop
The monarch even got some hands-on experience at the farm, joining several children in feeding chickens at the coop.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Cottage Grove has similar ordinances to Hastings with up to six hens, no roosters, proper upkeep and coop sizing.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Update your coop's curb appeal by installing little shutters or painting the accents like the door.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The main door is also lockable, and the perimeter is reinforced with protective anti-fox L-brackets that deter foxes and other predators from accessing the coop.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Cottage Grove has similar ordinances to Hastings with up to six hens, no roosters, proper upkeep and coop sizing.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Update your coop's curb appeal by installing little shutters or painting the accents like the door.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The main door is also lockable, and the perimeter is reinforced with protective anti-fox L-brackets that deter foxes and other predators from accessing the coop.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coop
Noun
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In the early 1970s, the penitentiary remained poorly funded, and prison officials hoped to make money on the rodeo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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Al Capone was transferred by train to a federal penitentiary in Atlanta.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Remain outdoors when cleaning any equipment associated with raising or caring for poultry, such as cages, feed, water containers and other materials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Cities spend millions cycling people through jails for sleeping outside while affordable housing waitlists continue to grow.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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He is being held in the county jail on a $15,000 cash bond.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Not only have books been pulled from shelves as a result of these efforts, but writers and publishers have found themselves in prison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On January 10, 2019, Denise and Mohamed were found guilty of nearly all charges; later that year, they were sentenced to seven years in prison.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Coop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coop. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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