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
The most famous image has to be her gold leotard with a giant collar. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 One cattle producer quoted in the New York Times estimated that using smart collars had saved him nearly $1 million in cattle health costs. — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
Sanjar determined that the best time to collar the opossums is in summer, as pythons eat more frequently in preparation to breed in the fall. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 22 May 2026 The shoes accented her collared and belted knee-length dress which was a lustrous aquamarine shade. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 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
  • Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Deavyn Holt, who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Monét added a choker necklace, statement earrings and pointed-toe blush heels to finish her look.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The familyâs legal team filed complaints targeting Iranian officials who bankrolled Hamas, slamming the ICC for double standards and demanding arrest warrants for the regime bosses backing the atrocity.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Watt joined play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson after Tony Romo went on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrest
Verb
  • Experts worry federal law enforcement could potentially use those false claims — or others generated this year — as pretext to try to seize ballots during the counting period, or interfere in the process in some other way.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Those weaknesses could enable cybercriminals to seize control of unprotected website servers, install malware, pilfer customer data and even take sites down completely.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of seize
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  • Finally, grab 32% off the Eufy E340 Security Video Doorbell with Chime, providing dual 2K cameras and color night vision.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • James scored 18 points, grabbed two rebounds and was a minus-22 going up against Paul Reed, and the 76ers were left to hope his presence at center was nothing more than a cameo.
    — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of grab
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  • SpaceX's confidence in its ability to catch both the Super Heavy and Ship stages has been building this year, following three launches so far in 2026.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • The footage shows a coyote getting some serious air in order to snatch a pear off a tree.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wait for the rows in front of you to get up and head to the exit, rather than scrambling to snatch your items from the overhead bins and just crowding the aisle.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of snatch
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  • Long-duration observations can help researchers study changes that are difficult to capture during short research cruises, while onboard engineering facilities could support testing of marine equipment and systems.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • ClearSpace's mission could help prove that robotic spacecraft can safely capture objects that were never designed for servicing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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