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as in necklaces
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 arrests
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 seizes
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 grabs
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 collars
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Similar to the differences in finger signals, fixtures on clothing, collars and cuffs, even zipper manufacturers were distinct and different for clothing made in the UK or even elsewhere in Europe.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Unlike a traditional steamer, the Quuejenl steamer also has a dry function that performs tasks where an iron may be better suited, like creating delicate pleats or pressing shirt collars.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Those expenses include vaccinations, food, bedding, leashes, collars, grooming, training, boarding, and even passports.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The wide surface area is ideal for ironing clothes and curtains, while the more pointed end should be used for carefully ironing out narrower sections, like collars and sleeves.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
The thin stripy bits on the collars and cuffs and the piping around the shoulder redeem things slightly, but not enough.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
More companies are using collars—an options strategy that caps downside risk without limiting upside gains—to hedge their exposures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Similar to the differences in finger signals, fixtures on clothing, collars and cuffs, even zipper manufacturers were distinct and different for clothing made in the UK or even elsewhere in Europe.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Unlike a traditional steamer, the Quuejenl steamer also has a dry function that performs tasks where an iron may be better suited, like creating delicate pleats or pressing shirt collars.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Those expenses include vaccinations, food, bedding, leashes, collars, grooming, training, boarding, and even passports.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The wide surface area is ideal for ironing clothes and curtains, while the more pointed end should be used for carefully ironing out narrower sections, like collars and sleeves.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
The thin stripy bits on the collars and cuffs and the piping around the shoulder redeem things slightly, but not enough.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collars
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These picks are designed to make getting around smoother, way more efficient, and to help frequent fliers avoid travel chaos (think tangled necklaces, dead phone batteries, and neck strains).—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The classics, without question, are great starters—hoop earrings, diamond studs, dainty gold necklaces.—
Samantha Solomon,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For the next several years, activists knocked on the doors of sharecroppers and drove folks to county registrars’ offices, often facing denials or delays, arrests, and violence.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crime has been down across the District, though many residents have expressed their displeasure and raised concerns that immigration arrests have been a central part of the crackdown.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, the Thursday Murder Club seizes an opportunity and leaps from the cold case realm into a very hot murder investigation.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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During a physical confrontation, Matheo forces Saskia to retreat, and Sylvie seizes the opportunity to grab Saskia’s gun.—
Time,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Sep. 2025
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The center beam shows color and detail clearly, while the outer glow only catches movement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, a federal judge determined that some of the military's actions in support of ICE, including establishing protective perimeters during raids, constituted law enforcement and thus were against the law.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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But immigration authorities may still obtain criminal warrants in some cases, like during large-scale workplace raids, including the recent operation at a Hyundai megaplant in Georgia, according to Kuck.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The freezing rain then traps lichen under a thick layer of ice where hungry reindeer can’t reach the food, according to Anna Skarin, a reindeer husbandry expert and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences professor.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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