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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
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Naked people are collared, bound, prodded, whipped, ridden like horses, roasted over spits.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
His collar is flipped; his hair is styled into a mullet.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Dubois was uninjured and collared by police.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Naked people are collared, bound, prodded, whipped, ridden like horses, roasted over spits.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
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As for accessories, Stewart added a silver chain necklace to her ensemble with a small padlock motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The star took the red carpet in a white minidress with black trim that showed off her numerous tattoos, accessorizing with black slingback pumps and silver chain necklaces.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) announced the arrest of Warren County resident Silas Shelton, who serves as a pastor at Blanchester Community Ministries in Clinton County.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In August, a reward for information leading to his arrest was raised to $50 million.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Unified Government can seize someone’s home in this way if the residents don’t pay all their property taxes for three years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Leveraging geopolitical insights allows businesses to build resilient partnerships and seize emerging opportunities before rivals.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Casanovas’ use of the brand as a platform for self-expression has clearly grabbed attention among his Gen Z peers.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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So instead of getting out your sad, chipped mixing bowls as your backup serving pieces, grab a three-piece set of these Trudeau porcelain serving bowls.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a major cloud provider sneezes, the Internet catches a cold.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Wide receiver Keenan Allen caught a team-leading 11 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those hoping to snatch a home in this busy period faced limited options on the market, as the country’s developers had chronically underbuilt compared to demand in the years following the subprime mortgage crisis, leading to ruthless bidding wars and climbing home values.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The chimney, a symbol of the site’s industrial heritage, now functions as an intake for external air captured at 60 meters, which is then circulated through the bioclimatic greenhouse on the south facade, which Ruffini highlighted, and that helps to regulate internal temperatures.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Denim street style at Paris Fashion Week captured the free-spirited, anything-goes vibe of recent collections—empowering consumers to experiment with their denim looks on a whim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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