Thesaurus results for ENCAGE

encage

verb

in-ˈkāj

Definition of encage

as in to house

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers employees who felt encaged in their cubicles

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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

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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

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The cushioned Ortholite insoles give me peace of mind that my feet will stay comfortable all day, while the adjustable buckle and caged straps provide a secure, supportive fit without compromising breathability in hot summer temperatures.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
The rabbits, numbering at least in the hundreds and possibly in the thousands, were caged on a grassy field.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Definition of cage

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An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Visceral fat — which lies deep within the abdomen and surrounds internal organs — has also been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Cleveland Clinic states.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of surround

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Iranian missiles and drones struck several Gulf states repeatedly including the UAE, hitting five star hotels and Dubai’s airport.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
There are so many delicious desserts that star apples, including cakes, cobblers, and more.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

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