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Recent Examples of caged
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 June 2026
On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.
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Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom.
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Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
The 90-minute session also allows visitors to feed caged zookeepers, who are dressed up as pandas, with apple pieces.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
That’s why caged parrots are prone to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke, Windsor says.
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Rene Ebersole,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
These plants have a vining growth habit and need to be staked or caged for support.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Melons don’t need to be staked or caged, but having support can help to reduce rot, prevent pests, and save space.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.
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Churchill Ndonwie
may 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
The once-stampeding Dodgers have been caged by the Colorado Rockies.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 June 2026
On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.
—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom.
—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
The 90-minute session also allows visitors to feed caged zookeepers, who are dressed up as pandas, with apple pieces.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
That’s why caged parrots are prone to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke, Windsor says.
—
Rene Ebersole,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
Threading through all their stories is a wild bird – stolen from the forest, peddled in markets, caged in a home – whose restlessness becomes an emblem of every character’s longing to be free.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
These plants have a vining growth habit and need to be staked or caged for support.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Melons don’t need to be staked or caged, but having support can help to reduce rot, prevent pests, and save space.
—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.
—
Churchill Ndonwie
may 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
The once-stampeding Dodgers have been caged by the Colorado Rockies.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caged
Adjective
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Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
Verb
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It was cast by the same foundry in London, Whitechapel Bell Foundry, that produced the original bell in 1752, now housed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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During its first decades the seventeen-story building housed The Miami News.
Adjective
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This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
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Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.
Verb
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The race weekend is no longer confined to the circuit perimeter.
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The enthusiasm surrounding the trend isn’t confined to one corner of the market, though.
Verb
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The next shot shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.
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Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
Verb
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The area last week was surrounded by surveillance cameras and patrolled by National Guardsmen as lifelong resident John Cates strolled the area.
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Piles of meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes surrounded the early risers.
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“Caged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caged. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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