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
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
The program incorporates futsal, cage football and mandatory dance classes.
—Robert Kidd, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Whether through sheer caging or delicate lace, each piece provides a bit of escapism, with an air of elegance that is unmatched.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But instead of erupting into a triumphant anthemic chorus, the arrangement is never unleashed from its cage.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
The program incorporates futsal, cage football and mandatory dance classes.
—Robert Kidd, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Staking, trellising, and caging are different training methods used to support tomato plants and their heavy fruit loads.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Whether through sheer caging or delicate lace, each piece provides a bit of escapism, with an air of elegance that is unmatched.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
Noun
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Neighbors exchange seeds, fix each other’s chicken coops and feed each other’s children who wander up to the door for a snack.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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From a strictly horticultural perspective, nothing nourishes plants better than a compost made from chicken manure and chicken coop bedding.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Private security guards could replace Elgin police officers in providing security at the Lexington Inn & Suites, where the city has been housing homeless people since January.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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The food pantry at Stepping Stones of Dunn County used the program to provide about 50,000 pounds of food to its clients, said food pantry manager Angie Wolf, including apples, lettuce, corn, radishes, beets and fresh beef and pork.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Space heating and cooling account for 44%; refrigerators use about 700 pounds of CO2 / year.—
Rob Lewallen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the beginning, these robotaxis will be confined to certain neighborhoods and will only operate in optimal conditions.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Still, much of this art remained confined to the streets, making its impact felt in fleeting but powerful moments.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because valuable parking lot real estate has been set aside for a cart corral, go ahead and use it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Waiting there was a coyote in a small space made to look like a corral.—
Michelle F. Solomon and,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The second animal, a blue-collar pit bull mix, was not involved in the attack and was inside the kennel at the time of the incident, per the outlets.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The research revealed how dogs who had been in the shelter for a period of five years or more often spent more time at the back of their kennels, barked less and rested more than dogs who were at the shelter for a shorter period of time.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the final stage, the drug is packaged into boxes, vials or pens.—
Rebecca Robbins,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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These magnets also help secure a pen and other accessories.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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