collared

past tense of collar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collared
Verb
  • Howard was later arrested near the edge of campus after leaving the scene on foot, police said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
  • On Thursday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office arrested Antonio Ridge and charged him with Arbaiza's murder, according to Gonzalez.
    Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
  • They clearly were caught off guard by the Sharks in the first period and didn’t match their energy until the second.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The school's email came amid outrage by some over the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a university graduate and pro-Palestinian activist who was apprehended over the weekend and is being detained in Louisiana.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Federal immigration authorities apprehended Khalil at a university residence following his participation in a Gaza solidarity encampment organized by Columbia University students in 2024.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.
    Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.
    Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Collared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collared. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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