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
The Learning Network, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2025
But when Shesterkin was pulled for the extra skater, Pastrnak completed the hat trick, taking a feed from Geekie and putting No. 27 in the open cage with 3:22 left.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Armond White, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
The lab monkeys presumably got infected because international animal traders caged several species together.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In 2003, British scientists put a computer into a monkey cage at the Paignton Zoo.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2025
But when Shesterkin was pulled for the extra skater, Pastrnak completed the hat trick, taking a feed from Geekie and putting No. 27 in the open cage with 3:22 left.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Night relates their circumstance to a snake caged in a terrarium.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
The lab monkeys presumably got infected because international animal traders caged several species together.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
Noun
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In addition, those with backyard chicken coops are also at an elevated risk for infection because chickens can come in contact with wild birds that may carry the virus.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2025
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Exploring Local Options: Farmers’ markets and backyard chicken coops are thriving.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Much of Friedrich’s work is housed in Europe, so this is a rare opportunity to assess him in full.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Part of demonstrating that the community cares is by providing a modern facility to house those experiencing homelessness.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mino is thought to be between 2 and 3 years old and is much smaller, at about 470 pounds.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The aluminum tariff would add nearly 30 cents per pound to prices, not including transportation and other costs, according to JPMorgan.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They were forced to live in dilapidated buildings with mold, sewage, and rodent issues, and were confined to their rooms for weeks on end.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Such harassment and intimidation isn’t confined to Middle America.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Reserve a table starting at $40 or sell your complete bike at the bike corral for $10.—
Audrey Kennedy,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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The 31-room home with a guest house, stables, corral and an adjacent golf course was set on 360 acres.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Your indoor-outdoor living space could feature an extension into your backyard enclosed by wall-to-ceiling glass windows that keep out the cold.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
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Stepping through the thicket is like being transported to another world — light shafts penetrate the canopy as the vegetation encloses you into beautiful woodland.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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An analyst with a Wall Street credit-rating firm, Chris could often be found unwinding after work by walking kennel dogs and pitching in whenever the rescue's small staff needed help.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Available add-ons include a dog kennel, solar charging, interior motorcycle mount, awning, exterior bicycle rack, window shades and hitch receiver.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once the hairs are standing up and look a little funny, fill in any sparse areas with your fave eyebrow pen or pencil.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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Future administrations can easily reverse its reforms with the stroke of a pen.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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