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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
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The collection features cozy sofa beds, supportive dog stairs, pet car seats, stylish leather leashes and collars, sling carriers for small pets and lifejackets for adventures on the water — there’s something for every pet personality.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 May 2026
In keeping with the glamorous spirit of Cannes, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza chose long evening gowns with high collars by Zuhair Murad.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Within, clients will have the opportunity to select from over 1,000 fabrics, 25 options for collars and cuffs and 20 varieties of monogram and will have 18 body measurements taken to develop their custom paper pattern.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Protect your pets from ticks with year-round prevention, including medications or collars, PetMD said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
This lightweight tracker—about half an ounce—can clip onto a variety of dog or cat collars.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 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, 13 May 2026
The sport is all popped collars and Vineyard Vines.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 May 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
As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The collection features cozy sofa beds, supportive dog stairs, pet car seats, stylish leather leashes and collars, sling carriers for small pets and lifejackets for adventures on the water — there’s something for every pet personality.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 May 2026
In keeping with the glamorous spirit of Cannes, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza chose long evening gowns with high collars by Zuhair Murad.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Within, clients will have the opportunity to select from over 1,000 fabrics, 25 options for collars and cuffs and 20 varieties of monogram and will have 18 body measurements taken to develop their custom paper pattern.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Protect your pets from ticks with year-round prevention, including medications or collars, PetMD said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
This lightweight tracker—about half an ounce—can clip onto a variety of dog or cat collars.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 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, 13 May 2026
The sport is all popped collars and Vineyard Vines.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 May 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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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Six months later, police say the man who stole the rings, watches, bracelets and necklaces once worked in the JP home as a caretaker.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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After the club won the title last year, 201 people were injured in Paris and more than 500 arrests were made across France.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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How ‘Clean Slate’ laws work States have a legal process in which people can petition the courts to seal or expunge old arrests or convictions, depending on the seriousness of the offense and after a certain period of time.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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While Linda seizes, Bradley makes a break for it on a makeshift raft.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Kennedy then pins the snake’s head and grabs it by the mouth, avoiding any potential venomous bites.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Davis grabs two suitcases off the belt, pulls out a handheld computer that looks like an extra-rugged iPad, and scans the bar codes on the luggage tags.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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That last risk is the most dangerous, since an error nobody catches becomes a decision the business acts on.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The app provides instant feedback and catches pronunciation mistakes.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Prosecutors say Ian Roberts spent nearly two decades working in urban schools without authorization, using a counterfeit Social Security card as Des Moines’ leader, even as Trump-era ICE raids intensified.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The bakery became a gathering point for community support during federal immigration raids in Charlotte last fall, when Betancur temporarily closed the shop for the first time in its history.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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When the Mafia snatches her anyway, his PTSD returns and launches him on a dark path to vengeance.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fabric softeners can leave a residue that traps heat and sweat in the sheets’ fibers, according to Schrader.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The weather is being driven by a heat dome—a block of high pressure that traps hot air—hovering over Western Europe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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