collar 1 of 2

noun

ˈkä-lər How to pronounce collar (audio)
Definition of collarnext
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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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2
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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collar

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verb

1
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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2
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
Noun
Layer a simple white tank underneath so only a sliver peeks out from the collar. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 Many of the windbreaker styles that exist today have borrowed from that concept, with minimal tweaks to the shape of the collar and other features. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
The shoes accented her collared and belted knee-length dress which was a lustrous aquamarine shade. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Citrus-emitting collars used to work well but newer technology has brought effective and humane bark control collars to the market. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for collar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
  1. necklace
  2. arrest
  3. seize
  4. grab
  5. catch
  6. snatch
  7. capture
Noun
  • Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Picardo also said that Monica Vinader’s unisex range is resonating with customers, creating an opportunity to produce men’s bracelets, rings and necklaces.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • David Peck, Pourharton’s attorney, told the Town Plan and Zoning Commission that his client’s business has created no reason for rejecting the request, noting that GG hasn’t been the scene of arrests or police activity.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The spacing between officers tightens when arrests take place.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrest
Verb
  • Oviedo also alleged that bundles of cash seized from an ambulance leaving Mariaca’s home in the city of Santa Cruz early Thursday were proceeds of extortion targeting people who sought help from prosecutors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Azerbaijan has denied these allegations, but the country is a major oil supplier to Israel, which might be enough to push Tehran to try to seize Nakhichevan, an Azerbaijani exclave on the Iranian border.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Over the course of Next Gen NYC’s season, which ended this past week, the model Ava Dash grabs a slice of pizza on Fulton Street; strolls through the Seaport; and calls her father, the hip-hop mogul Damon Dash, from a bench at Pier 17.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Stop in today to bid farewell and grab one last fresh burger, hand cut fries and premium ice cream sundae.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of grab
Verb
  • Tuffy’s Corner, named for a local undertaker, is a frequent accident site, and Harley Corner is a reducing-radius turn that sometimes catches motorcyclists off guard.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The rookie tight end caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in his first career start Sunday, even as the Lions beat the Jets, 31-24, after Geno Smith fumbled with seconds remaining.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • That couple could snatch either another neutron to make tritium, or another proton to make helium-3.
    — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • A number of people told me that villagers had used the money to snatch up real estate in Metetí and Panama City.
    — Belén Fernández, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of snatch
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  • Ravens earned the first win of the night In a thrilling twist, the Ravens actually captured our attention by narrowly avoiding overtime with a field goal in the final second of the game!
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Next, there are two professional-grade recording studios just behind the stage, built to capture performances with Spatial Audio mixes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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