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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
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
At least 31 wolves roam Colorado, but not all wear collars that transmit their location.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Fan reviews on social media appear to be mixed, with some approving of adding the design to the jersey while others are still longing for the original spike collars to return.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
During the trial, prosecutors told the jury the children were beaten, forced to wear shock collars, and made to stand naked on cider blocks for long periods of time.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Which dog cooling collars are best?
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.
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Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Set plants just deep enough that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
Glamour,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Pick up this multipack to start tracking luggage, purses, keychains, and pet collars for under $20 apiece this summer.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
At least 31 wolves roam Colorado, but not all wear collars that transmit their location.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Fan reviews on social media appear to be mixed, with some approving of adding the design to the jersey while others are still longing for the original spike collars to return.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
During the trial, prosecutors told the jury the children were beaten, forced to wear shock collars, and made to stand naked on cider blocks for long periods of time.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Which dog cooling collars are best?
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.
—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Set plants just deep enough that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 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.
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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
Noun
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Lopez added dainty chain necklaces of various lengths, diamond earrings, and a matching ring.
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There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
Noun
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Eighty‑four percent of those who died were not wearing a life jacket, and Texas Game Wardens made 223 Boating While Intoxicated arrests last year.
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The gunman took off and no arrests were made.
Verb
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.
Verb
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What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
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When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
Noun
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In January, the military government claimed the country’s largest-ever seizures of illicit drugs and drug-manufacturing equipment, taken from a total of 12 drug production sites during a series of raids in the northern part of Shan state.
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No one was arrested in the raids.
Verb
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Then something unusual catches your eye.
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This dooms the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of the villainous Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), who swoops in and snatches the throne.
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Scylla snatches up six of his men, but the rest make it to Thrinacia.
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Shredded cardboard works as worm bin substrate, balances compost, and traps pests like slugs.
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There is a sticky glue board inside that traps the pests, too.
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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