1
as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the juvenile delinquent was collared for robbing houses
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2
as in grabbed
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 collared
And now, for the first time, a specimen has been successfully GPS-collared and released back into the region — marking a major victory for conservation efforts to protect the elusive vulpine.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The 3-year-old female gray wolf when it was collared in 2025.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Five wolves were successfully collared, bringing the total wearing them to 13.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
State wildlife officials try to keep at least two members of each wolf pack collared as part of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Murph the Surf and two of his boys were collared two days later, professing that the goods were gone.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The polo collared sweater dress offers a preppy spin on a classic style.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Soka is trained in narcotics detection, and is collared and microchipped.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Kelp towers above me, collared with fluffy crimson algae.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The 3-year-old female gray wolf when it was collared in 2025.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Five wolves were successfully collared, bringing the total wearing them to 13.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
State wildlife officials try to keep at least two members of each wolf pack collared as part of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Murph the Surf and two of his boys were collared two days later, professing that the goods were gone.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The polo collared sweater dress offers a preppy spin on a classic style.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Soka is trained in narcotics detection, and is collared and microchipped.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Kelp towers above me, collared with fluffy crimson algae.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collared
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When the interview ended, Marsha wasn't arrested.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shamet was fouled on the play and missed the and-one free throw, but second-year backup big man Ariel Hukporti grabbed the offensive rebound to create a second shot opportunity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Walmart grabbed 23% of the market share last year, the same as in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Police said that officers seized a quantity of marijuana and a gun that was later found to have been stolen.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gangs have since seized control of much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading then-Prime Minister Ariel Henry to request international military support in 2022.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heavily hit, the Dannebroge caught fire and then exploded.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The man was arrested after being apprehended while wandering through Minaj's backyard on Wednesday morning, an officer with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's Hidden Hills station confirmed.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hitler escaped arrest but was apprehended 2 days later and found guilty after a 24-day trial.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Max Verstappen snatched the torch from Lewis Hamilton and became one of the most unstoppable Formula 1 drivers in the sport from 2021 to 2024.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is the same person who cut off dribble-drives in a second-half effort that shut down Minnesota in the Sweet 16, who snatched a pass that was nearly out of bounds for a layup.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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For the seventh year in a row, Walmart captured more money from Charlotte-area shoppers than any other grocery store, despite intense competition from local grocers like Harris Teeter and Food Lion.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gary Hershorn captured those same skyscrapers as the moon passed behind the spire of the Empire State Building from Union City, New Jersey, revealing more of the urban skyline as artificial and natural light teamed up to illuminate the night.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wenrick did not answer questions about whether or not Valencia was trapped inside.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Collared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collared. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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