Synonyms of caged

caged 1 of 2

adjective

as in chained

Related Words

• chained
• imprisoned
• enclosed
• leashed
• immured
• bolted
• confined
• penned
• fettered
• caught
• anchored
• tied
• bound
• restrained
• shackled
• manacled
• fastened
• unfree
• kidnapped

Dissimilar Words

• free
• loose
• unconfined
• unbound
• unrestrained
• escaped
• footloose
• unleashed
• unfettered
• uncaged
• unchained

caged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cage

as in housed

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

caged the rabbit at night so she wouldn't wake everyone up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• housed
• confined
• enclosed
• encased
• surrounded
• included
• encaged
• penned
• immured
• enveloped
• closeted
• fenced (in)
• cooped (up)
• hedged
• corralled
• hemmed (in)
• walled (in)
• boxed (in)
• restricted
• bounded
• contained
• mewed (up)
• limited
• ringed
• encompassed
• circumscribed
• encircled
• armored
• encapsulated
• cocooned
• framed
• enfolded
• encysted
• enframed
• enlaced
• encapsuled
• ensheathed
• enwombed
• ensphered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caged

Adjective

Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The shoes are known for their intricate, cage-like strappy design featuring a high T-bar silhouette that connects the toe straps directly to a caged heel. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

As a preventive measure, Assemblymember Chris Rogers, D-Ukiah, introduced AB 928, which would have prohibited a person from keeping more than 25 caged or tethered game fowl roosters. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Some of the caged cats were held fast in feces that had hardened like concrete. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises. — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026

On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky. — Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026

The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

Verb

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

It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Threading through all their stories is a wild bird – stolen from the forest, peddled in markets, caged in a home – whose restlessness becomes an emblem of every character’s longing to be free. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026

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

Melons don’t need to be staked or caged, but having support can help to reduce rot, prevent pests, and save space. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026

Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents. — Churchill Ndonwie may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026