UNCAGE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

uncage

verb

ˌən-ˈkāj

Definition of uncage

as in to free

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) uncaged the bird and let it fly away

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Recent Examples of uncage With the help of the wise and mysterious maid Willie May (Latifah) and a stubborn new girl in school played by Mills, the boy must decide whether to set the tiger free and in turn uncage his emotional grief. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2019

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The 60-day injury list would change to 12 weeks and would still free up a 40-man roster spot.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Some analysts believe part of the recent selling stems from investors freeing up capital to participate in trading.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of free

Verb

Police were not immediately releasing the victims’ names pending notification of their families.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The trailer was released Monday before the Cubs showdown with the Brewers, which usually would’ve been the big story of the day if not for the fact that Milwaukee led the division by eight games with a month left.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of release

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Some of those rescued are covered in mud and appear injured after being battered by the flood, one video shows.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
There were at least 15 newborns in the nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad when the fire broke out, hospital officials said, but one baby was rescued, officials with the hospital said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rescue

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As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Goldman found Koreans in their sixties save more than any other age group, retaining 37% of their income.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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