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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
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Some collars contained license numbers, names, and other identifying information.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Three wedding dresses, a go-go dress, and clothing accessories, such as hats, collars and costume jewelry, are also on display.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Polos sat beneath lightweight jackets, scarves were casually draped across shoulders, sweaters were tied around the neck, and undershirts subtly framed open collars.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In previous decades, many uniforms included collars.
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Claire Rush,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Pick up this multipack to start tracking luggage, purses, keychains, and pet collars for under $20 apiece this summer.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
At least 31 wolves roam Colorado, but not all wear collars that transmit their location.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
Glamour,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Nahuel Meneghini, 33, walks the streets of the capital’s city center with the dogs wearing the team’s jerseys, leashes and collars in support of Lionel Messi ’s squad.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Some collars contained license numbers, names, and other identifying information.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Three wedding dresses, a go-go dress, and clothing accessories, such as hats, collars and costume jewelry, are also on display.
—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Polos sat beneath lightweight jackets, scarves were casually draped across shoulders, sweaters were tied around the neck, and undershirts subtly framed open collars.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In previous decades, many uniforms included collars.
—
Claire Rush,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Pick up this multipack to start tracking luggage, purses, keychains, and pet collars for under $20 apiece this summer.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
At least 31 wolves roam Colorado, but not all wear collars that transmit their location.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 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.
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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
Noun
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Add some accessories—a layer of necklaces, a bracelet, dainty earrings, sunglasses, boots, and a crochet bag—and you're done.
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Inside the church, more than 500 high jewelry creations were displayed, many presented as complete suites of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.
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Eighty‑four percent of those who died were not wearing a life jacket, and Texas Game Wardens made 223 Boating While Intoxicated arrests last year.
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The gunman took off and no arrests were made.
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.
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Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.
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When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.
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After Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles, several people filed a lawsuit in July 2025 alleging authorities questioned them without justification.
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The raids were part of Operation Broken Blade, a federal crackdown on activity along the Figueroa corridor.
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Kessler catches an empty side screen involving Anfernee Simons and calmly plays in drop, backpedals smoothly, slides laterally for a stride, opens his hips and tricks Simons to shoot before swatting it away with his left hand.
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Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.
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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
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These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.
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The dome traps high pressure into one place, like a lid on a kettle.
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Clear Overgrowth Remove dense vegetation up against the house, which traps moisture and creates a cozy habitat for termites.
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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