1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of collar
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The victim told officers that the collar was kept in a bedroom with items belonging to the family's dead dog and that the collar was charged regularly after the animal's death, according to court documents, WPVI reported.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Police have collared 20-year-old Daniel Taveras for trying to enter his subdivision from the wrong traffic lane, flipping off a cop, and resisting arrest.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collar
Noun
The collar and tether were collected as evidence and authorities took the deceased dog to Texas A&M for an autopsy, funded by local nonprofit Rufus Refuge.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The victim told officers that the collar was kept in a bedroom with items belonging to the family's dead dog and that the collar was charged regularly after the animal's death, according to court documents, WPVI reported.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
For the brand’s fall 2025 show, a handful of models walked the circular runway with their hair tucked into fur, knit, and wool collars all designed by Manhattan cool girl Catherine Holstein.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Police have collared 20-year-old Daniel Taveras for trying to enter his subdivision from the wrong traffic lane, flipping off a cop, and resisting arrest.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collar
Noun
-
Prices range from 350 euros for a single earring to 7,200 euros for long necklaces strewn with multiple motifs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Allow your accessories to build depth and contrast—think Saint Laurent’s leopard-print mules, Massimo Dutti’s woven leather tote, and Alighieri’s red-hot cord necklace.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Her arrest is the latest in a string of incidents targeting international students that has exacerbated tensions on RISD’s campus, according to the RSJP spokesperson.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Detained in Louisiana After her arrest on Tuesday night, Ozturk was driven to multiple government offices in New England, a spokesperson for Ozturk’s legal team.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police could seize $3.3 million worth of frozen assets from the brothers to cover years of unpaid taxes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
-
Documents show police seized the following items from Kohberger that night: four medical-style gloves, a white T-shirt, a Champion sweatshirt, a pair of size 13 Nike shoes, and black shorts, boxers and socks, all from Under Armour.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Urban Roots was the only California brewery to grab a spot on USA Today’s list of the best brewpubs in the United States.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
-
Most people scroll past because your opening didn't grab them fast enough.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Over the course of his long career, magician and endurance performer David Blaine has taken on all kinds of death-defying feats: catching a bullet in his teeth, fasting for 44 days, or holding his breath for a record-breaking 17 minutes and 4 seconds, to name a few.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
He was snatched from a Tijuana hotel in May 2020 and was beaten and tortured, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Miguel said the team has to avoid opening the door for opponents to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
According to police, Yolanda was captured on surveillance camera allegedly arguing with and physically assaulting Rebecca, then fleeing the residence before her wife’s mother found her.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Playboi Carti captures his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his latest studio project, MUSIC, debuts atop the tally dated March 29.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collar. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share