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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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Hamachi collar: Anthony-Brown serves his hamachi collar in a sweet orange glaze, zig-zagged with a crab paste miso aioli and polka-dotted with sliced serrano chilies.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured, collared and released 12 gray wolves in Northern California.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Screenshots of the viral video show Shelley snuggling up to her late brother's collar.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Hamachi collar: Anthony-Brown serves his hamachi collar in a sweet orange glaze, zig-zagged with a crab paste miso aioli and polka-dotted with sliced serrano chilies.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Lawrence also posed for photos with her costar Robert Pattinson, who attended the event in white pants and a navy blue collared tee underneath a jacket.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured, collared and released 12 gray wolves in Northern California.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
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Oversized pants anchored some opening looks, either cargo-influenced or a transformed white jean style that was paired with a layered bra-corset-camisole combo and dripping in chains and beaded necklaces that draped around the back and arms as well.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Each necklace has three flashing modes: fast blinking, slow blinking and steady on. Add some fun to any Independence Day outfit with these patriotic headbands and glasses your kids are sure to love.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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An arrest warrant was issue for Whitt in January 2024.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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An arrest warrant was issued for Elkoussa last week, records show.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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The same year, Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy, holding 66 Americans hostage for 444 days.—
Sharyl Attkisson,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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My father seemed to crumple a little, shuddering, grabbing the edge of his desk to steady himself.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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With the unlikelihood of Saudi Arabia catching any strays, WWE talent arrived in Riyadh this week with no incident.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The fireball that caught the attention of people across the southeastern United States is presumed to be from a meteor fragmenting in the sky, according to meteorologists and other experts.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Last year a cat was caught leaping over the sink to snatch some spaghetti from the side.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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One night, a man on a bike unexpectedly pushed me over, snatched my phone, and rode furiously away.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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And listing this doesn’t capture the sheer violation of humanity: ripping babies away from their mothers, damaging trans kids by denying them access to medical care, and abetting food apartheid by working to eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Her success has captured attention, along with high-profile cases of survivors seeking justice.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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