collar 1 of 2

noun

ˈkä-lər How to pronounce collar (audio)
Definition of collarnext
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as in necklace
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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2
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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collar

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verb

1
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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2
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
Noun
One tiny drop on the collar of a jighead will greatly diminish a fish’s ability to rip off the lure when short striking. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 The Weber Kettle Smart Ring, a removable metal collar, uses a fan to regulate airflow, adding the option for predictable heat to the manual charcoal grill millions already own. — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
The shoes accented her collared and belted knee-length dress which was a lustrous aquamarine shade. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Citrus-emitting collars used to work well but newer technology has brought effective and humane bark control collars to the market. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for collar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
  1. necklace
  2. arrest
  3. seize
  4. grab
  5. catch
  6. snatch
  7. capture
Noun
  • Beaded necklaces were also particularly prominent, with long, colorful, mixed-bead styles incorporating shells, coral and turquoise.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lambert wears earrings once owned by Parton in the song’s video, while Stapleton sports a necklace that belonged to Rogers.
    — Russ Penuell, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of necklace
Noun
  • However, following his arrest, the owner, Mohammad Khan, blamed this week's rains for weakening one of the roofs, according to police, who said the investigation was still underway.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to a letter sent to parents from Melissa ISD police chief Chris Fontana, the district immediately fired Phillip Gates, 60, after learning of his arrest on Tuesday.
    — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrest
Verb
  • The continent’s political leaders must seize the moment to act, and not let this moment of Europtimism slide.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of seize
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  • Ditto for the reinterpretation of thong sandals that grabbed attention at Givenchy and Jean Paul Gaultier, or the clear vinyl-like styles seen at Balenciaga, Chloé, Simone Rocha, Stella McCartney and Moschino, among others.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Mel Ismail, a 56-year-old father, was rescued by another surfer who just happened to show up at the beach and was willing to risk his own life by grabbing his board and heading towards the bloody water.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • Doechii’s latest release caught the attention of Doja Cat, who pleaded with rap fans from all walks of life to press play.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
  • He gets caught in a rainstorm with the main character, a destitute fourth grader.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • Once the vehicle is loaded on it, the slave deck can easily be snatched with a front-end loader sporting long forks.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Little buried the 57-yard field goal as the Jaguars snatched victory from the jaws (or, in this case, claws) of defeat.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of snatch
Verb
  • Meta's popular smart glasses can take photos, capture video and record voice notes or reminders.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • All three ships would be based out of Port Canaveral to support capture out at sea of the New Glenn rocket first stages after launch.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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