coop (up)

verb

Definition of coop (up)next
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers restless kids cooped up in the house on a rainy day

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coop (up)
  1. house
  2. include
  3. encase
  4. enclose
Verb
  • Without those challenges, MLS has not necessarily made significant progress with its matches entirely housed on Apple.
    — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • The nine-date tour included stops in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, and New York City.
    — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The list includes measures such as lifting the US naval blockade, withdrawing military forces and permanently ending the war.
    — Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of include
Verb
  • More packaging also is needed to encase light-sensitive products like paint.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • To ensure the integrity of the mold, only high-quality clay is used and then encased in steel sleeves designed to withstand extreme pressure.
    — Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of encase
Verb
  • Soon after, more people gathered, standing behind the sad but necessary fence enclosing the resilient tree, out of respect, curiosity or simple gawking.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some homeowners enclose their AC unit in a tight fence enclosure or decorative cover, but this isn’t recommended.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclose
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“Coop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coop%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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