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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
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Drop off items for Naperville humane society at Menards
Donations of pet food, treats, collars, beds and other items to benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society can be dropped off at the Menards in Naperville through the end of May.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
The price is the same no matter what size collar you order.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Villanueva-Morales, dressed in a white dress shirt with an open collar, looked straight ahead as Klapper read out the verdict.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Drop off items for Naperville humane society at Menards
Donations of pet food, treats, collars, beds and other items to benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society can be dropped off at the Menards in Naperville through the end of May.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Wildlife officers took the cougar back to the wild and collared it for tracking purposes before releasing it, a spokesperson told McClatchy News in an email.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
The price is the same no matter what size collar you order.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
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Also on offer: customizable jewelry pieces, birthstone jewelry, fine jewelry (including engagement rings and wedding bands), layered necklaces, limited-edition capsules, and a wide selection of men’s jewelry.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Both members of the majority strength alliance were successful this episode: Kyle Fraser won a chicken and waffles reward and Joe Hunter won the coveted immunity necklace for the second time in a row.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The arrest at his mother’s home revealed Villatoro Santos appeared to live in a garage converted to a bedroom.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Following the arrest, Colonghi was also charged with refusal to be processed at the Waterbury Police Department, Bessette said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Attackers could seize on the pattern by identifying nonexistent packages that are repeatedly hallucinated.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Officials seized less than 50 pounds of fentanyl along the U.S. northern border in the 2024 fiscal year, according to the AP, citing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) data.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more comfortable and packable flats to grab this season from Amazon, Nordstrom, Zappos, and more—starting at $25.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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Marsh male warbler simultaneously serenades its partner while grabbing a quick snack.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The body position of Anderson is revealing here, caught between closing Savinho down and covering the pass out wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The double strain catches small bits of ginger and also lime pulp. Credits Recipe developed by Juliana Hale.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
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Before Amber could join her brother, according to one witness, a man in a black pick-up truck pulled into the parking lot, snatched Amber off her bicycle and took off.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Elevating and snatching the ball above the rim, Denver’s power forward transformed an airball into a glorious rainbow.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2025
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From a group of playful otters vying over a fresh fish to weeping plum trees glistening in the rain, the winners of a National Geographic contest open to amateur photographers have captured the diversity and beauty of Earth.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Vietnam War technically ended 50 years ago when the communist North Vietnamese captured Saigon in the U.S.-supported South Vietnam on April 30, 1975.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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