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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
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Walker’s applied that logic to the camp shirt, made here from a stripy and lightweight cotton voile and finished with a balloon pocket and an oversized collar whose points appear sharp enough to cut glass.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 25 June 2025
Researchers place collars with very high frequency (VHF) radio and GPS on wolves in the area, to track and study the animals, according to Yellowstone.org.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Lady Sarah is costumed up to the neck in dull tones and sharp collars, while Gladys arrives at Sidmouth Castle wearing dresses made from red and turquoise lace, yellow jacquard and baby blue tartan.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Walker’s applied that logic to the camp shirt, made here from a stripy and lightweight cotton voile and finished with a balloon pocket and an oversized collar whose points appear sharp enough to cut glass.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Verb
The guilty party was collared by security and reported to Florence judicial authorities.
—News Desk, Artforum, 25 June 2025
Researchers place collars with very high frequency (VHF) radio and GPS on wolves in the area, to track and study the animals, according to Yellowstone.org.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
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The singer now wears his ashes around her neck, and also had necklaces made to give to each of his children.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Add a touch of sparkle with stunning designer jewelry, featuring special prices on rings, necklaces and more, to elevate any outfit.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The judge who ordered his arrest said Bolsonaro had breached his pre-trial restrictions despite wearing an ankle monitor, Folha de S.Paulo reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Epstein’s relationship with the rich and powerful has been the subject of intense speculation in the years since his arrest and death by suicide in 2019.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Corporate executives in the technology sector, eager to curry favor, seized on the talking point.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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To offer a personal example, early in my career at a Hollywood studio, physical presence in a collaborative office was a valuable part of my learning — and gave me opportunities to seize unspoken opportunities.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But that’s why the piece decrying a (for now) defunct U.S. Senate bill to sell some of our public lands to the highest bidder caught my eye.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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For all Sacks’ efforts to remain an indefinable cult figure outside the mainstream, he has lately been caught in Hollywood’s tractor beam, with several film scripts in advanced stages of development.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The man who snatched Roc, who was described as being in his 20s and was last seen sporting a black Yankees cap and medium-length braids, remained on the loose Thursday.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once, Hockenson snatched a pass that McCarthy would have admitted wasn’t accurate enough.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Recent data released by Modern Health captures just how stark the reality is.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But rather than capturing the madness of the era, Lee drowns in sub-Scorsese excess, confusing saying a lot of things bluntly with saying something meaningful.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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