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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
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Outerwear is a key focus in the collection featuring six jackets, including two styles with sheepskin-shearling collars.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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Noun
Styled as attachable collars, draped over the arm, or wrapped at the neck, these plush accents offer winter-ready coziness with high fashion drama.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Outerwear is a key focus in the collection featuring six jackets, including two styles with sheepskin-shearling collars.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Naked people are collared, bound, prodded, whipped, ridden like horses, roasted over spits.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
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Even setting aside its usual criticisms (antisocial, privacy-invading, a bad omen for human connection), the necklace simply didn’t work as advertised.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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McLaughlin further alleged that Trebach blocked agents of Customs and Border Protection from carrying out their duties, and that led to her arrest.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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The real-life Watkins spoke with the Minneapolis Tribune following Gein's arrest, saying the two dated for 20 years and that Gein had even proposed to her.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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The man reported to the Sheriff’s Office he had been scammed; the Sheriff’s Office then obtained a warrant and seized $14,120 from the ATM.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Failing to seize the narrative, the authorities shifted course and began erasing the record from public memory.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sasaki was the necessary answer on Monday night, coming in to secure the final out and avoid disaster as Freddie Freeman sprawled out to grab Tommy Edman’s final throw to first base.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the skit, a camera catches fans at a game dancing and cuts to the two who dump their popcorns, do the robot and then turn back-to-back and pose.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Will Shipley would be more of the pass-catching value, and Dillon the early-down and goal-line option, not to say both can’t do both things — hence, the hot hand (and hence for the second time).—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a TikTok video, the woman shared the moment when her dog, a cocker spaniel named Tiki, jumped up and snatched her burger right out of her hand.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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That will further snatch sales from November and December.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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But even that doesn’t capture why the Dodgers were the Phillies’ all-time nightmare matchup.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Backed by melancholic country sonics, the clip also captures them performing during a boxing match and highlights the early stages of their growing friendship.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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