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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
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Scientists fit opossums — one of the pythons’ favorite prey — with small GPS tracking collars and release them in areas where the snakes are known to hunt.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Specifically, opossums wearing GPS collars.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Ask your vet about oral medications, impregnated collars, or topical treatments for pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
At the time, scientists tracking mammals noticed their collars were going missing, only to find them later inside large pythons.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Of course that would also require more collars and staff.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Better yet, some smart collars include free subscription periods, helping the device essentially pay for itself.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 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
This idea became more feasible as the GPS collars got cheaper, dropping from roughly $1,500 a collar to around $190 apiece.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Scientists fit opossums — one of the pythons’ favorite prey — with small GPS tracking collars and release them in areas where the snakes are known to hunt.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Specifically, opossums wearing GPS collars.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Ask your vet about oral medications, impregnated collars, or topical treatments for pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
At the time, scientists tracking mammals noticed their collars were going missing, only to find them later inside large pythons.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Of course that would also require more collars and staff.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Better yet, some smart collars include free subscription periods, helping the device essentially pay for itself.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 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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Guests were able to make their own charm bracelets and necklaces as well as decorating trucker hats and Care Bears keychains and mixing slime.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Abrecht said that some ways, the organizations running the alliance were in a strong position to face the deluge of arrests that came from Midway Blitz.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The decision comes as journalist Zied El-Heni was placed under 48-hour detention over a Facebook post, amid a broader pattern of arrests and legal pressure targeting critics.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rather than intercepting income at the source, a bank levy freezes and seizes funds that are already sitting in your checking or savings account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Like any well-meaning grifter, Anna (Halle Bailey) seizes the opportunity to hop a flight to picturesque Tuscany after meeting a handsome Italian stranger with an empty villa.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ebuehi starts to drive away as the officer reaches out and grabs Ebuehi and the scooter.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The zookeeper grabs him and delivers the line of the year.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is terrific value for the Jets — Taylor could be an instant-impact three-down weapon who catches a bunch of passes for a long time.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lemon is highly productive (79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns last season) and an ace at yards after catch but would be a bit of a surprising pick at 11 because 1).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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He is stripped of his business license, faces police raids and arrests, and is forced to shut down the testing centre.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Within days, the farm raids ended.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 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
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The moment, captured on video and shared via Storyful, shows Serezhkina beginning her report before the dog — later identified as Martin — lunges forward and snatches the microphone straight from her hands.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Holes are drilled at an upward angle, leading to a central chamber where the bees then fall into a glass jar that traps them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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For hot sleepers or anyone dealing with night sweats, cotton’s moisture-wicking properties offer a real advantage over polyester, which traps heat and humidity against the skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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