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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
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
The blazer included sharp, notch lapels with a V-neck collar.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The top half is collared and structured, while the A-line skirt brings in a playful element.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Francis was pictured solo on the steps of the Met that evening wearing a custom tan Todd Snyder suit that included a satin collar and matching shirt.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
The blazer included sharp, notch lapels with a V-neck collar.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Verb
But Jim collars Rick at the resort and informs him that his mother had lied.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The top half is collared and structured, while the A-line skirt brings in a playful element.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
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Without a single witness, the robbery crew stole 24 bags filled with Rolex watches, emerald rings, diamond earrings, gold necklaces, and a lavender jade stone the size of a cicada.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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In place of official care, citizens turned to folk medicine: saltwater rinses, garlic necklaces, even opium injections.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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While the troops do have the ability to temporarily detain people who attack officers, any arrests must be made by law enforcement.—
Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Recent cooperation between Ecuadorian authorities and the U.S. Marshals led to his arrest, according to the Marshals.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The Astros did not seize it, bypassing infielder Brice Matthews in favor of journeymen veterans Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Creators are making money via social media and e-commerce platforms every day, so there’s no reason why freelancers can’t seize the opportunity as well.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In the few months since its launch, JD.com has grabbed 7.5% of China’s food-delivery market after its daily meal orders reached 20 million on May 13, according to a May 14 research note from Blue Lotus Capital Advisors.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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To help keep your home safe (and know when your Prime Day packages arrive), grab a Ring Battery Doorbell with Indoor Cam for under $150.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The Ford Canadian executive clearly had been caught by surprise.—
Bill Koenig,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Special teams and the crazy switching up of the D Pairs after the first two, very even games has been the story of the series so far for me A Andrew K. · 42m ago Maple Leafs catching strays.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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California Burglars clean out father-son jewelers, snatch heirlooms, ‘a lifetime’s worth of work’ May 28, 2025 Nasarenko added that the offenses carried additional enhancements since the burglary drew more than $3 million.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The result is, at best, a temporary reprieve snatched out of defeat.—
The Editors,
National Review,
12 June 2025
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The state representative in Maple Grove was on a family vacation when Burly was captured on video ringing the politician's doorbell at 2:24 a.m., Thompson said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Some of the bribe payments were captured on video and shown to jurors who promptly convicted Jenkins in December.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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