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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Tanks have been retrofitted with cages and mesh to deflect drone strikes.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Sam Knight, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Also, blitzing is a way of caging in Drake Maye, one of the best scramblers in the league.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
However, cage announcer Bruce Buffer caused confusion by reading the scores incorrectly, announcing totals that favored Fortune’s opponent.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Tanks have been retrofitted with cages and mesh to deflect drone strikes.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Royals are caged most of the time.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Also, blitzing is a way of caging in Drake Maye, one of the best scramblers in the league.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
Noun
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Wearing a cockfighter’s cap, George gave us a tour of his chicken coops, taking out a bird for our inspection.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The backdrop of this chilling début novel is the Briarley School for Girls, a regimented institution housed in an imposing English estate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of the art is housed in 15 galleries within Frick’s former residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With massive, deep-V hulls and ballast systems that add thousands of pounds, these boats are designed to displace large amounts of water and generate huge waves for wakeboarders and wakesurfers.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair spent just over three days on the lunar surface, collecting some 250 pounds of moon rock and soil samples.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This keeps the light confined for longer, amplifying the effect.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Children who ran solo were reunited with their parent(s) at the reunion corral near the finish line.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Built in 1940 by architect Gerard Colcord, the home underwent a three-year renovation that preserved its bones while editing out the eccentricities left behind by former owners—including Cage’s tarantula room and Martin’s personal performance stage, as well as his outdoor pony corral.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Covered almost entirely in glass, the light and airy expanse hosts the bridge and a spacious open or enclosed lounge that can also serve as a gym and wellness area.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Near Northside eatery still has seats open in its dining room, enclosed veranda and (weather permitting) outside patio Easter Sunday.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pup can be seen glancing around his kennel with teary eyes, appearing scared and confused.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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That breed also took first place in Los Angeles, Oakland and San Diego, the kennel club said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bargatze and Dan Lagana penned the script and produced the film, along with Jeremy Latcham through Wonder Project.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shawn, who penned the play, and Eisenberg had three hours’ notice before going onstage, according to the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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