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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Lingering odor after airing out or visible grime around the cuffs and collars indicate that a good cleaning is in order.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
For something a little more fashion-forward, this on-sale Mango bomber jacket has the cutest collars.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Old dog leashes and collars Leashes and collars are to our dogs as slippers are to us, which is funny to think about!
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
High collars, marked cuffs and assertive sleeves give a strong structure to the silhouettes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, especially in summers when a coyote pair is stressed trying to raise pups, the parents might become serial killers of cats (one British Columbia coyote den yielded fifty-five cat collars).
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
England will also make other changes to animal welfare policy, tightening laws on hunting, battery farming, and shock collars.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Use it to maintain the shape of collars and sleeves of special garments.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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
Shearling collars decorated plaid jackets and cream duffle coats.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Lingering odor after airing out or visible grime around the cuffs and collars indicate that a good cleaning is in order.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
For something a little more fashion-forward, this on-sale Mango bomber jacket has the cutest collars.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Old dog leashes and collars Leashes and collars are to our dogs as slippers are to us, which is funny to think about!
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
High collars, marked cuffs and assertive sleeves give a strong structure to the silhouettes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, especially in summers when a coyote pair is stressed trying to raise pups, the parents might become serial killers of cats (one British Columbia coyote den yielded fifty-five cat collars).
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
England will also make other changes to animal welfare policy, tightening laws on hunting, battery farming, and shock collars.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Use it to maintain the shape of collars and sleeves of special garments.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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Like Will, Jada wore a pair of sunglasses and also accessorized with silver hoop earrings and layered two silver necklaces.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Deer, zebra and tiger prints are a must, as well as oversized accessories like pendant necklaces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
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That year was a hallmark for Antioch police, who solved all seven of the city’s homicides, though one of them took five years and a massive gang investigation to make arrests.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Gipson and Lorenz initially faced local charges stemming from their arrests and were arraigned in Sacramento Superior Court.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Season 2 also seizes on an obvious opportunity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Weaver, a 6-foot-3 senior, is the energizer defender who grabs rebounds, gets dirty on the court and scores the occasional hustle basket.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the clip, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Percy (Walker Scobell) are standing on the edge of the dance floor in what appears to be a school gymnasium when, all of a sudden, Annabeth takes a deep breath and grabs Percy’s hand, dragging him onto the dance floor.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Sorcerer’s enormous rear wing catches the eye the most, which was a choice of the owner, who also wanted a front spoiler to make the car more track-focused.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Several months later, aggressive immigration raids began in Los Angeles before expanding to other communities across the country, including in Chicago, Portland and Minnesota.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ongoing violent conflicts continue across the country between ICE agents and those opposed to immigration raids and arrests.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The porous volcanic ash, known as picón, traps condensation from morning dew and slowly channels moisture toward the roots.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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