as in coop
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 to house
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 cage
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Behind him, around 20 other pigeons lounged in cages — brown and white curls billowing over a Frillback’s wings, a stout Polish Lynx raising its head with dignity.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Of those 4,300 bears caged when bile farming was outlawed in 2005, 177 remain in the cages of Vietnam’s bile farms today, kept by the industry’s most stubborn holdouts.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Bergeron never ventured off land, not even in a protective cage.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Behind him, around 20 other pigeons lounged in cages — brown and white curls billowing over a Frillback’s wings, a stout Polish Lynx raising its head with dignity.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
Whether hunted in the wild, confined in laboratories, imprisoned in zoos or circuses, caught in traps or caged, raised and killed for their fur, skin, feathers or flesh, animals have no freedom.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Of those 4,300 bears caged when bile farming was outlawed in 2005, 177 remain in the cages of Vietnam’s bile farms today, kept by the industry’s most stubborn holdouts.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
Noun
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Tending to chickens means daily routines: feeding, watering, checking for eggs, and keeping the coop clean.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Complete with a chicken coop, apple orchard, two swimming pools, a wellness center, bicycles for hire, and nearby hiking trails, there’s plenty to do here.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Since April 1, the Brown County Jail has housed at least 45 ICE detainees, according to its public jail rosters.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Multi-million pound deals have been struck with high-profile blue-chip U.S.-based brands such as mobile-phone firm Google Pixel, fitness company Peloton, logistics and shipping giants UPS and digital strategists Orion Innovation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The 6-foot-3, 195 pound freshman led his team to a 7A high school championship at Tupelo High School.—
Emma Moon
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, violence that had mostly been confined to the northeast spread.—
Benjamin Ezeamalu,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The fire was initially confined and contained, with multiple strategies employed to protect structures, facilities, and infrastructure.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The flavor of the tart-sweet apples shines through in this scrumptious finale, the crust offering a pleasing texture contrast that compliments the fruit and corrals the rich juices.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
11 Mar. 2025
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As of now, Santacroce said, no additional locations in La Jolla are set to receive corrals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ellipse enclosing these locations is called an error ellipse.—
Toshi Hirabayashi,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Outside the venue, fans spotted an art installation featuring a muscular figure enclosed in a clear box — seemingly a nod to the upcoming album’s cover art.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
19 July 2025
Noun
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After the animal shelter collected the 38 dogs, its kennels reached their full capacity, Northwest SPCA announced in a Wednesday afternoon Facebook post that did not mention the mass rescue.—
Ethan Wolin
July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Anyone interested in Peanut can visit the rescue's website and submit an adoption application, or visit the kennels in person, which open every day at 11 a.m.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing answers questions in the TV media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 2, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Seattle Mariners qualify as big buyers, adding 3B Eugenio Suarez and 1B Josh Naylor to their lineup and Caleb Ferguson to their pen.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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