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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
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Night Owl set is first on my list for 2026, thanks to its boxy top (my favorite cut) with an extra-high crewneck collar and drawstring-waist pants.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
In this scene the artist wears his own Chanel jacket accessorized with a Helmut Lang feather collar over a Raf Simons shirt and fringe top.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collar
Noun
Stokes grimaced, bit his collar and headed straight for the dressing room, unable to complete his over.
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Such an effort would likely require collaring individuals, as researchers currently lack basic data on the species, including their breeding habits.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
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The actress and singer, who was presenting at the awards, completed her striking look with a diamond necklace that had a black crystal pendant and diamond stud earrings.—
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While Roberts walked the carpet solo in a plunging black dress with a red necklace, Moder was then pictured alongside his wife of over 20 years inside.—
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Beere added that officers were nearing key arrests in Saturday’s triple homicide.—
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Its most recent casualty update put the total at 34 protesters killed, two security forces killed, and 2,076 arrests.—
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On December 30, two suspects, Dick Hickock and Perry Smith, were seized in Las Vegas.—
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Morfa said many of her Venezuelan clients have passport complications, either having their documents annulled by the Maduro administration, or expire, or get seized by ICE.—
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Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show Don your camo gear and grab your fishing poles for the Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show.—
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The suspects, seen grabbing armfuls of merchandise during multiple rounds of theft, reportedly fled in a U-Haul truck, Lower Merion Police told Fox 29 Philadelphia.—
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Through the air, their pass-catching group is one of the worst in the playoffs.—
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Eleven days after the courthouse escape, Hollywood police caught Braddy breaking into a store, the Herald archives say.—
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The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure.—
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Then Barnes snatched all three points with the latest winning goal in a Premier League game Opta has on record (since 2006-07).—
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Pennsylvania authorities revealed Tuesday that surveillance video captured a brazen Lululemon smash-and-grab, with two masked individuals using a sledgehammer to carry out the overnight break-in.—
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Iran woke up over the weekend to dramatic scenes of US forces landing in the Venezuelan capital Caracas to capture Tehran’s ally President Nicolas Maduro and move him to the US in a brazen nighttime operation that saw the president and his wife get dragged out of their bedroom.—
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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