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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
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The small town Indiana cheerleaders, jocks, and hoods sport shoulder pads, their Izod collars turned up, pants rolled into pleats.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Like Carter’s design, the new pairs come in classic wheat and black colorways and feature the boot’s traditional padded leather collars and rubber outsoles.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Viktor & Rolf played with exaggerated pointed collars and shorts with built in denim jackets tied around the waist.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
These collars come in five colors and have premium rose gold hardware.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Hallmarks of the Ivy League—rugby shirts, polo collars, pleated skirts, easy button-downs—are everywhere right now, especially on the crowds at Fashion Week.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
She had been previously outfitted with several collars but escaped them all.
—John Raby, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
There are near-endless uses for these devices—some shoppers even attach them to their dogs’ collars.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The photos were printed out and framed for the couple and gifted alongside a print of the dogs’ paws, dog toys, custom collars, bandanas and an embroidery of the dogs' faces.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The small town Indiana cheerleaders, jocks, and hoods sport shoulder pads, their Izod collars turned up, pants rolled into pleats.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Like Carter’s design, the new pairs come in classic wheat and black colorways and feature the boot’s traditional padded leather collars and rubber outsoles.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Viktor & Rolf played with exaggerated pointed collars and shorts with built in denim jackets tied around the waist.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
These collars come in five colors and have premium rose gold hardware.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Hallmarks of the Ivy League—rugby shirts, polo collars, pleated skirts, easy button-downs—are everywhere right now, especially on the crowds at Fashion Week.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
She had been previously outfitted with several collars but escaped them all.
—John Raby, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
There are near-endless uses for these devices—some shoppers even attach them to their dogs’ collars.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collars
Noun
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Okay, well, maybe there is a right number of layered necklaces, but the more options in your jewelry box, the better.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
31 Oct. 2025
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Along with brooches, Queen Camilla has worn tiaras and necklaces that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Melodee is still considered an at-risk missing person and no arrests have been made, the sheriff's office said Thursday.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Patel, in a social media post, said that other details about the arrests were forthcoming.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dolores notices they are gone and begins to lash out, and Abby seizes an opportunity to knock Dolores out.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … CRYPTO CRACKDOWN – DOJ seizes record $15 billion in Bitcoin in largest US forfeiture ever.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another strong Lions performance could mark a turning point this season where Detroit grabs control of the division and doesn't look back.—
Nick Meyer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How crypto founders can get rich quick Crypto founders are enjoying soaring valuations as the market catches fire by utilizing secondary sales, which allow investors to purchase shares of a company from the founder itself.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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No more market gluts that spoil catches or result in mushy frozen filets.—
Amanda Leland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another 564 Israelis were killed in raids carried out by Palestinians coming from the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria in the same period.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Newsweek has revealed dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the ICE raids.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His grandfather, Leroy Hanlon, frustrated by this hesitancy, snatches the instrument out of Mike’s hand and carries out the deed himself.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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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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Dust Regularly Dust furniture one or two times a week with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust and prevents it from being scattered in the air.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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