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as in arresting
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 grabbing
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 collaring
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
One of the most effective tools involves collaring individual wolves and tracking their movements through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Such an effort would likely require collaring individuals, as researchers currently lack basic data on the species, including their breeding habits.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
Because the foxes in the Sierra Nevada are isolated from their relatives living in the Lassen Peak area, the collaring of this fox offers scientists a rare opportunity to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of this remote group.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
After seven years of trapping, swaddling, collaring and monitoring them in the Twin Cities, Miller doesn’t think his middle-school self was far off.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
One of the most effective tools involves collaring individual wolves and tracking their movements through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Such an effort would likely require collaring individuals, as researchers currently lack basic data on the species, including their breeding habits.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaring
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While Castro’s rule saw an expansion of access to education and health care, alongside those gains came political repression and the confiscation and nationalization of private land, businesses, and homes, prompting millions of Cubans to flee.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, officials began enforcing a nationwide ban on electronic cigarettes, with penalties that can include confiscation, fines and even detention.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The affidavit further alleges that Bell gave arresting officers the name of her older sister.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Houston Police Department’s policy has barred officers from arresting or detaining someone based on immigration status since 1990.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seahawks stayed put yet again at the end of the second round, grabbing TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th pick.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other requirements seek to prevent double-counting of credits, double-claiming, and conflicts of interest, such as the verification body being owned by the carbon credit producer.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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He was regarded as safe with the ball at his feet, with his claiming of crosses on a similar par to Martinez.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Multiple videos show a masked federal agent seizing a 57-year-old woman, who says she was put in a chokehold, during the protest in Durango.—
Morgan Lee,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago White Sox have been searching for offensive production from the catching position.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore Nate Roberts is a 6-5, 240-pounder who has blocking experience and showed off versatility catching passes in the spring.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sun Pharma plans to fund the acquisition through a mix of internal cash and financing from banks.—
Baiju Kalesh,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aided by the Coast Guard's Cutter Florence Finch, Air and Marine Operations' Long Beach Marine Unit crew intercepted the boat near San Nicolas Island, apprehending 29 Mexican nationals.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just before the 2026 season, former Glory defensive tackle and eight-time All-Pro Syreeta Gapelu brought even more attention to the team by tackling and apprehending a man attempting to steal her car.—
PJ Green
April 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Collaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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