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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
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Just like Taylor’s structured signature pixie cuts, they’re often paired with over-the-top gowns (See her burgundy BAFTA Awards gown with a pixie-reaching collar or her stop motion train at the 57th NAACP Image Awards).
—Essence, 14 May 2026
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Mafi is the third Angeleno from the city’s vast Iranian diaspora to be collared by federal authorities in three weeks.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Hsu is also facing a white collar crime enhancement alleging tax losses of more than $500,000, according to the complaint.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Just like Taylor’s structured signature pixie cuts, they’re often paired with over-the-top gowns (See her burgundy BAFTA Awards gown with a pixie-reaching collar or her stop motion train at the 57th NAACP Image Awards).
—Essence, 14 May 2026
Verb
Dixon said some have been eaten by snakes within two weeks of being collared, but most go on about their business for several months.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Mafi is the third Angeleno from the city’s vast Iranian diaspora to be collared by federal authorities in three weeks.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
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To add to the breezy summer feel of her look, Cyrus wore her loose denim top unbuttoned right to her sternum, forgoing any necklaces in favor or bold aviator sunglasses.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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The fashionista wore the statement piece with a golden opal necklace, also designed by Lowe.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Khartoum was safer than Kordofan, but Nuba and other minority groups were still subjected to arbitrary arrests and detention.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Bianco obtained three search warrants and began seizing ballots in February, despite being ordered by Attorney General Rob Bonta to pause the investigation.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Denise ascended the stairs, yelling at Djena all the way up, then grabbed Djena by the collar and began hitting her.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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To make one, grab a clean, thick sock (preferably a larger one) and fill it with uncooked rice, oats, or flaxseed.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón delivered the big blow on another Maton curveball that caught too much plate for a two-run homer.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The pair reportedly were caught in the crossfire as rival groups of men opened fire on each other.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The mother, who asked to remain anonymous, saw a young man snatch a large bag of weed out a rival’s hands moments before shots rang out on Southern Blvd.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Overhead, squadrons of seagulls and other birds snatched bug after bug out of midair.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Since pioneering the handheld gimbal camera category in 2015 and launching one of the world’s first pocket gimbal cameras in 2018, DJI has continued to reshape how creators capture motion and visual stories.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Much like with reality TV, the comedy would be grounded in capturing what was actually going on with AI in Hollywood, which meant a new round of research.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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