as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
restless kids cooped up in the house on a rainy day
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The Greenbrier has done more for the country than house its heads of state.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025 -
An agent tells Abdalla that Khalil is being taken to 26 Federal Plaza, which houses an ICE office in lower Manhattan.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Wet rooms are encased by glass doors and walls to hold in warmth and steam.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Experts additionally recommend enclosing animal pens and coops with fencing––including on top––to keep spaces free of rodent and wild birds.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
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There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Coop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coop%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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