COLLARING Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in confiscation

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verb

present participle of collar

as in arresting

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 grabbing

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 collaring

Noun

Because the foxes in the Sierra Nevada are isolated from their relatives living in the Lassen Peak area, the collaring of this fox offers scientists a rare opportunity to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of this remote group. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Verb

At least one wolf died during a collaring operation, according to previous Bee reporting. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 The collaring project aims to give insight into pup survival, and causes and rates of mortality. — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 1 May 2026 After seven years of trapping, swaddling, collaring and monitoring them in the Twin Cities, Miller doesn’t think his middle-school self was far off. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026 Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026 Such an effort would likely require collaring individuals, as researchers currently lack basic data on the species, including their breeding habits. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Use strong-arm tactics, such as the confiscation of old ballots, to intimidate officials and possibly serve as a dress rehearsal for federal muscle-flexing in future elections.

— James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Establishing a National Claims Commission to resolve confiscation claims from the post-1959 nationalizations, compensating former owners through bonds while protecting people who later acquired the same properties legally.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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Verb

Since May, a series of law enforcement operations have taken place at the park, beginning with federal and LAPD officers arresting fentanyl and methamphetamine street dealers around the perimeter of the park.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Attorneys say witnesses described a gunman matching Wright’s appearance, police received tips identifying Wright as the shooter and even issued a pickup order naming him as a suspect before later arresting Dobbs.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

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The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
One of the most attention-grabbing stars in the sky still keeps its secrets close—and that is one of the main reasons astronomers have so much fun studying it.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of grabbing

Verb

At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Second-year University of Connecticut student Kira Mesick jumped at the chance to fill a resident assistant job at the university’s new, $29 million residence hall in downtown Hartford, seizing on its Pratt Street location.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of seizing

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The most recent string of acquisitions added to the billionaire’s massive footprint in Wynwood and downtown.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Finally, two home-health acquisitions that Cardinal made in July could be a topic of conversation on Tuesday's earnings call.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

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Police posted video of the raid on social media, showing officers collecting evidence at the scene and apprehending the suspect.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, United States Marshals Service and New Mexico State Police assisted in apprehending Jones, Hann said.

— Caroline Zimmerman May 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

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