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noun

ˈkāj How to pronounce cage (audio)
Definition of cagenext
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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verb

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
Noun
According to Liv, LaPenna pushed for the opportunity to face humanoid opponents in the cage. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Slater became a two-time X Division champion at Slammiversary, defeating Alexander in a Last Man Standing Match inside of a steel cage. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for cage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cage
  1. coop
  2. house
  3. pound
  4. confine
  5. corral
  6. enclose
  7. kennel
  8. pen
Noun
  • Monster depicts Lizzie keeping a great number of doves as her dear pets, housing them in an elaborate coop out back.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Kept in coops throughout the region, the birds are routinely tested for viruses.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of coop
Verb
  • The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The gallery’s New York flagship has been located on the Upper East Side since 2014, in a set of historic buildings comprising some 17,500 square feet that formerly housed the National Academy Museum.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Callahan is described as 5-foot-7 and 100 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The interception came on a throw intended for FSU’s Duce Robinson, the Seminoles’ 6-6, 230-pound star receiver who had five catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the game.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of pound
Verb
  • Handling plasma data Fusion reactors use magnetic fields to keep hot plasma confined at temperatures between 180 and 270 million degrees Fahrenheit (100 and 150 degrees Celsius).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • They are confined to their bodies, rife with their many flaws and inadequacies.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of confine
Noun
  • After several miles and several hours, the herd is contained, and visitors can gather at the corrals outside the Custer State Park Bison Center to watch crews work.
    — Mary Beaumont, Midwest Living, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jones, who has reportedly been able to sell wild horses without online advertisements or a sign at his corral, is not the only allegedly questionable reseller.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of corral
Verb
  • The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclose
Noun
  • Smaller dogs were most likely to share space, with as many as five Chihuahua mixes in a single kennel.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Pets that travel in the cabin must remain inside their carrier for the whole flight (and the kennel must be stored underneath the seat in front of you), as well as in the gate area and during boarding and deplaning.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of kennel
Verb
  • After a quiet 2026, Doechii has also penned a handwritten letter to fans.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Zhao Jun, a longtime Chinese TV writer and producer, penned the series.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
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“Cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cage. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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