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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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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
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
The privilege of work from home was at one time, typically associated with higher-income earners in white collar roles who have acquired a minimum level of degree education, at the least.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
Operation Trident Breach collared more than 50 people around the world in September 2010—with some members later being sentenced—but Penchukov wasn’t one of them.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 11 July 2024
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Noun
The choice of white club collar shirts, tweed waistcoats, flat caps and baker boy hats ushered in a revolution in contemporary British menswear.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
The privilege of work from home was at one time, typically associated with higher-income earners in white collar roles who have acquired a minimum level of degree education, at the least.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
The grip also houses the front command dial, placed just below the angled shutter release, and the On/Off toggle that collars it.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
Operation Trident Breach collared more than 50 people around the world in September 2010—with some members later being sentenced—but Penchukov wasn’t one of them.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 11 July 2024
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To prove it, Jeff brings out an exact copy of the immunity necklace, the one that a member of Hordak’s Horde seemingly assembled in an assault on all retinas everywhere.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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And the latest arrest comes just over a month after a Chinese woman in the eastern city of Leipzig was detained on suspicion of foreign agent activities and passing on information regarding arms deliveries.Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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On his official campaign Facebook page, Schenke posted a statement addressing the arrest.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Six of the firearms seized at his home were legally registered to him.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Democrats want to hold their majority in the Senate and keep Republicans from seizing control.The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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If not, grab your handheld vacuum to remove any dirt, crumbs and dead skin from the cushion.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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In response, Jason grabbed the individual's phone and threw it to the ground, a video that has been shared countless times on social media.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But he was caught from behind by defensive back Devin Grant, something that would have been hard to imagine a year ago.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Vele has been targeted eight times on third and fourth down in that span and caught all eight for conversions.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Though his men currently six points clear at the La Liga summit over Madrid, Flick refuses to accept that Barca is the favourite to snatch the top domestic prize back from Los Blancos.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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While Harris in her speech promised to take the United States in a new direction if elected, remarks from Biden from earlier Tuesday snatched the spotlight away from his vice president.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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The District 26 seat has captured the attention of labor unions and corporations that have spent nearly $3.7 million on the race through Oct. 30.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In video captured by NBC News’ crew on the ground in Gaza, Palestinians could be seen gathered in a makeshift shelter in Khan Younis watching the election results roll in on a television screen.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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