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as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck
a simple gold collar is all that little black cocktail dress needs
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as in arrest
the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law
when the murderer was finally apprehended, the detective who doggedly checked every single lead got credit for the collar
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the juvenile delinquent was collared for robbing houses
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
she collared the boy before he could get into the cookie jar
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Recent Examples of collar
John Raby, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales’ take on the seasonal print included a midi dress with a preppy collar and front buttons, similar to this Amazon option.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Naked people are collared, bound, prodded, whipped, ridden like horses, roasted over spits.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
She had been previously outfitted with several collars but escaped them all.
—John Raby, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The Princess of Wales’ take on the seasonal print included a midi dress with a preppy collar and front buttons, similar to this Amazon option.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Dubois was uninjured and collared by police.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Naked people are collared, bound, prodded, whipped, ridden like horses, roasted over spits.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
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When Kamala Harris was announced as the 2024 Democratic nominee — while serving as Vice President of the United States — one of her most famous outfits was a purple blazer with a pearl necklace and pearl earrings, just like Lisa was wearing in that iconic 2000 episode.—
Zoe Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Punk studs adorned a open collar necklace, albeit one finished with a bow.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 94-minute film weaves together interviews with the investigators who helped uncover BTK’s identity with Rawson’s personal reflections on her relationship with her father, both before and since his arrest and conviction.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Over the next several months, Tipton was developed as a suspect, which ultimately led to her arrest and conviction.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to Rolling Stone, Watkins was first arrested in September 2012 after police officers seized a large number of mobile phones and storage devices after conducting a drug search warrant at his home in Pontypridd, a town in Wales.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Polymarket for its part has drawn in younger users with a better platform and by seizing upon the pandemic-era gambling trend especially prevalent in Gen Z men—not to mention with a little help from a newly friendly regulatory environment.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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In grabbing McNeeley in the same class as Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte wanted to infuse its roster with youthful players boasting an old school mentality.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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If her vibe is all about being cute yet comfy, grab the matching shorts for extra brownie points.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, of course, the problem wasn’t Durbin getting caught stealing.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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One that frequently catches my attention is meaning, or purpose.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Established in 2017 as Fosun Fashion Group, the firm planted its flag in luxury fashion, snatching up its brands in a series of acquisitions and went public in a SPAC deal in December 2022 that raised more than $150 million.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trailing 2-0 in the second period, top-liners Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov scored for the Wild to forge a tie, only to see the Blue Jackets snatch the lead back and hold on.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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Swift later worked the record into her set, which was then captured for this release on the final date in Vancouver.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The film tracks her increasingly dangerous walk home, capturing the threats children face in public spaces.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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