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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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
According to the company's website, the Halo collar uses GPS to create wireless fences and includes real-time tracking through a smartphone app.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Now the G-men head down there to collar Massachusetts cops — sheriffs and crooked state troopers.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The collar also is gold, as is Red Auerbach’s signature above the jersey tag.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
According to the company's website, the Halo collar uses GPS to create wireless fences and includes real-time tracking through a smartphone app.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The mountain lion, which was collared, bit the child on a popular trail as the minor walked with family.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Now the G-men head down there to collar Massachusetts cops — sheriffs and crooked state troopers.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
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Lima paired the look with a lacy white slip and black kitten heels, along with a black purse and a chunky necklace.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Simple gold hoops or a chain necklace make outfits feel finished without overpacking.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Federal immigration agents carried out a weeklong enforcement campaign across central Florida that led to the arrest of more than 400 migrants without legal status, officials say.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Javice, who lives in Florida, has been free on $2 million bail since her 2023 arrest.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The boost would be short-lived, as the Shamrocks seized the momentum back with a strong defensive response and took possession over at the Spartans’ 29-yard line.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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In September, the DEA in Atlanta seized over 1,000 pounds of meth in an operation targeting the CJNG.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today is the last day to grab a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro for only $13 (reg.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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As the clock expired on a win Brian Daboll desperately needed, the New York Giants coach grabbed rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Information that was missing also caught the attention of the experts Joan consulted.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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During a two-point conversion play, Jennings caught the ball in the endzone, but was smashed between two Jaguars defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both cars washed up the track; Elliott committed to the bottom, cleared them, and snatched the win - and with it, an automatic berth into the next Playoff round.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Snout the weasel was sneaking around, looking for an opportunity to snatch everyone’s food.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Against unrelenting machine gunfire, Wilson and his unit captured a strategically important hill, then pushed forward, even though he had been wounded multiple times, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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