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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
Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers followed 48 urban coyotes fitted with GPS tracking collars and located 20 dens throughout Atlanta, Georgia.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
The table by the front door was entirely usurped by leashes, harnesses, collars, assorted car seat belts and, of course, poop bags.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
This includes dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, beds and blankets, food and water bowls, leashes and collars, puppy pads, nail trimmers, and even flea and tick prevention.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Poetic flourishes kept things from looking heavy with feathery collars, ruffled cuffs, and silk jacquards, and Alexander McQueen’s skull motif made a welcome appearance.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The brand also played with bubble silhouettes and jeans with triple waistbands—a theme echoed in a button-down shirt with multiple collars and lapels.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle the collars with the entire amount of the reserved shoyu mixture.
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of drawing blood, scientists may use wearable tags, collars or passive samplers placed in an animal’s environment, such as nesting areas or habitats, to understand how chemicals accumulate over time.
—Yaw Edu Essandoh, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The club took their mission statement and decided that the sweet and lovable elderly dogs at Frosted Faces needed healthy food, treats, athletic toys, leashes and collars this season too.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
O’Brien wants to get away from the red-versus-blue partisan lens that collars almost all policy debates in Washington to drill down on the issues in a way that can build support for new legislation and cut across political, geographic and class lines.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025
Lace collars on puffer jackets, grandma-chic balaclavas, ornate crochet, and heritage Fair Isle knits bring a sense of whimsy without feeling too precious.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
In the fitting rooms there are walls showcasing varieties of collars and cuffs.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers followed 48 urban coyotes fitted with GPS tracking collars and located 20 dens throughout Atlanta, Georgia.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
The table by the front door was entirely usurped by leashes, harnesses, collars, assorted car seat belts and, of course, poop bags.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
This includes dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, beds and blankets, food and water bowls, leashes and collars, puppy pads, nail trimmers, and even flea and tick prevention.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Poetic flourishes kept things from looking heavy with feathery collars, ruffled cuffs, and silk jacquards, and Alexander McQueen’s skull motif made a welcome appearance.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The brand also played with bubble silhouettes and jeans with triple waistbands—a theme echoed in a button-down shirt with multiple collars and lapels.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle the collars with the entire amount of the reserved shoyu mixture.
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of drawing blood, scientists may use wearable tags, collars or passive samplers placed in an animal’s environment, such as nesting areas or habitats, to understand how chemicals accumulate over time.
—Yaw Edu Essandoh, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
One shop sold starched paper shirt collars still, and the buttons needed to attach them, and arm garters too for the full get up.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The club took their mission statement and decided that the sweet and lovable elderly dogs at Frosted Faces needed healthy food, treats, athletic toys, leashes and collars this season too.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
O’Brien wants to get away from the red-versus-blue partisan lens that collars almost all policy debates in Washington to drill down on the issues in a way that can build support for new legislation and cut across political, geographic and class lines.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025
Lace collars on puffer jackets, grandma-chic balaclavas, ornate crochet, and heritage Fair Isle knits bring a sense of whimsy without feeling too precious.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collars
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Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pop Mart has also moved into jewelry, with some Labubu gold necklaces fetching above $2,000.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Police officers were seen de-escalating the situation, as no arrests were made, according to the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The arrests triggered the anger of Oli’s supporters, and hundreds gathered near the prime minister’s office later Saturday to protest and demand that Oli be immediately released from custody.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Earnest and intersectional, the spoken word artist’s debut solo album seizes upon the power of club music to preach about gender equality, personal transformation, and communal uplift.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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So, when Ozzie (Kyle Bary), a former child star, finds himself in a heap of trouble, Jax seizes the opportunity to spice up her daily routine.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Chibale grabs a chemistry book off the shelf in his office and riffles through a parade of molecules — each one like an old friend.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Afterward the man with the shotgun points it inside the truck’s cabin and the passenger grabs its barrel, the video shows.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 27-year-old Kmet primarily played in-line (62%) in 2025, but has demonstrated slot production in three straight years of 50-plus catches from 2021 to 2023.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The critical detail that catches many retirees off guard is the two-year lookback.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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At least four similar apps were axed in the following days, including Eyes Up, a platform that archived videos of arrests, raids, and abuses by immigration agents.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cinematographer Tim Ives snatches his rare opportunities to shoot the beautiful scenery, but most of the pair’s encounters take place in or near Ledger’s orange pickup truck, a totem from the book.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s much for delight, but the drama lost steam in a confusing episode near the end, when a Snake (portrayed by Abrahamse) snatches the Prince away.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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This continental collision gave rise to the Zagros Mountains, which push down on the Arabian plate in a way that has created a basin in Earth’s crust that traps hydrocarbons—hence, all that oil and gas.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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His handle is both his redeeming trait and what traps him in the half court.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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