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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
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Another recent survey, for example, found that 40 percent of rank-and-file white collar workers thought AI didn’t save them any time at work, while 98 percent of their bosses did.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This short trench with a lapel collar is a prime example of one, and the dark brown colorway is so chic and versatile.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Another recent survey, for example, found that 40 percent of rank-and-file white collar workers thought AI didn’t save them any time at work, while 98 percent of their bosses did.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
State wildlife officials try to keep at least two members of each wolf pack collared as part of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
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Other staples of the longstanding Zodiaque include men’s and women’s 18k white gold watches, set by hand in glimmering diamonds, and long pendant necklaces set against colorful malachite, sodalite, quartz, and turquoise.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 84-year-old wore a yellow crewneck sweatshirt paired with a gold pearl necklace.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Alfredo Muñoz has multiple prior arrests for burglary, assault, vehicle theft and weapons and drug offenses as well as resisting arrest, according to court records.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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She is accused of colluding with foreign forces and police have offered a bounty of HK$1 million ($128,000) for her arrest.—
Reuters 7 hr ago,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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In San Mateo County, 20 victims were recovered; in Contra Costa County, 17; and in Santa Clara County, seven victims were recovered, two traffickers arrested, and a firearm seized, according to authorities.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Neely tried to grab Belt-Stubblefield by the neck and take him to the ground, but the officer is the one who fell, according to the notice of claim.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Melvin Trotter walked in and began rifling through the cash register, grabbing about $100 and some food stamps.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Occy’s Left is one of Asia’s most iconic breaks and offers a chance to catch the perfect left.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The idea is to catch reading struggles early on and guide parents on how to help their kids.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some have been kidnapped and some, emotionally vulnerable kids especially, may have left home and then been snatched and killed.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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If not, put good vintage stereo equipment on the market for a collector to snatch up.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The location right in the heart of the Qianhai financial district, which captures the city’s overall ascent from a humble fishing village to a thriving business and technological hub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Detectives have asked residents of the Catalina Foothills neighborhood where Guthrie lived to submit any suspicious behavior captured on security cameras for the entire month before the abduction.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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