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as in necklace
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 arrest
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 to arrest
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 to grab
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 collar
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Also key: the shoe’s flexible, Achilles-friendly collar, which adds stability while taking the pressure off of your heel.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
For the brand’s fall 2025 show, a handful of models walked the circular runway with their hair tucked into fur, knit, and wool collars all designed by Manhattan cool girl Catherine Holstein.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But roughly a year after Valerie went missing, reports started coming in of a small dachshund on Kangaroo Island, wearing a pink collar.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Also key: the shoe’s flexible, Achilles-friendly collar, which adds stability while taking the pressure off of your heel.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The price is the same no matter what size collar you order.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
For the brand’s fall 2025 show, a handful of models walked the circular runway with their hair tucked into fur, knit, and wool collars all designed by Manhattan cool girl Catherine Holstein.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
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Israeli media reported the bag also included a necklace, a map of Palestinian territory and photos.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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One of the resident’s sons hires an agency to find the person who stole his mother’s necklace.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The stabbing occurred under the Memorial High School tent in the stadium bleachers at approximately 10 a.m. on April 2, according to the arrest report.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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You will also not be asked to wire a ‘settlement’ to avoid arrest.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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These results suggest that media-savvy Democrats who seize this moment to call out Trump and the MAGA agenda could put themselves in a strong position to become the next leader of the Democratic Party.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Big little Liechtenstein Soon after the Castro brothers seized power in 1959, at the height of the Cold War as the globe was falling into capitalist or communist camps, a complete U.S. trade embargo sought to choke the Cuban economy and bring about regime change.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Antetokounmpo finished the game by scoring 36 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking two shots.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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So grab a pencil, a few colors or a coloring book and enjoy your boosted brain power.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Their namesake bills can probe into the ground to snatch deep-burrowing creatures, whether crabs, shrimp or worms and other invertebrates.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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His father, Wilmer Gutiérrez, is now searching for answers after his son was snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Blue Origin after celebrity spaceflight NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video What causes the Lyrid meteors?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The estate captures the spirit of Alentejo—its slow pace, natural beauty, and rich traditions—while offering guests a gateway to explore the region through immersive on-site experiences and easy access to local attractions.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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