COLLARS Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of collar

as in necklaces

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 arrests

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of collar

as in seizes

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 grabs

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 collars

Noun

Considering that her designs—from the quirky and unmistakable totem collars to magic floating orbs and funky-fine rings—look like nothing else and immediately spark joy, Ashley Moubayed is keeping disco very much alive. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 The pack comes with 100 various-sized plastic stays to keep collars perfectly folded while en route to the destination. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Upon arrival, pups are greeted with a stylish Crew LaLa x Barnsley Resort seasonal bandana, with coordinating collars and leashes sold separately at the property’s Outpost. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026 The best buyers were Russian noblemen, high rollers who used the glossy fur to line the collars of their winter overcoats. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 For instance, in the early 18th century, students wore colorful garb, often sporting bright greens and yellows or blue coats with red collars, per Eton College’s official website. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Steam the garment up and down, paying particular attention to places moths are likely to hide, such as pockets, cuffs, collars, and underarms. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 In these scenarios, cardboard collars can provide a protective barrier until the stems are strong enough to ward off pests on their own. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Verb

The researchers analyzed data from 503 camera traps and 59 GPS collars tracking pumas’ presence in Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula between 2020 and 2025. — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 One shop sold starched paper shirt collars still, and the buttons needed to attach them, and arm garters too for the full get up. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 The club took their mission statement and decided that the sweet and lovable elderly dogs at Frosted Faces needed healthy food, treats, athletic toys, leashes and collars this season too. — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025 O’Brien wants to get away from the red-versus-blue partisan lens that collars almost all policy debates in Washington to drill down on the issues in a way that can build support for new legislation and cut across political, geographic and class lines. — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025 Lace collars on puffer jackets, grandma-chic balaclavas, ornate crochet, and heritage Fair Isle knits bring a sense of whimsy without feeling too precious. — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collars

Noun

Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, like tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful colors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
And for pajama separates, something delicate but artistic like these charm necklaces from Agatha Paris adds a touch of whimsy.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of necklaces

Verb

Better, Cretton seizes small moments to put his stamp on this installment.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Rhaenyra, queen of the Blacks, seizes the Iron Throne in King’s Landing with the support of Alicent, who has simply had enough of her unstable and terrible sons.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of seizes

Noun

Armed groups, known as bandits in Nigeria, regularly carry out raids and kidnappings for ransom in the northwest and north-central parts of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin promised quieter operations, in contrast to sweeping street raids seen in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Chicago.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of raids

Verb

Cavatappi’s corkscrew shape catches every bite of the creamy sauce, but elbow macaroni or small shells work just as well.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Payer rules get hand-coded, while clinical edge cases get patched one at a time, usually after someone downstream catches the mistake.

— Fawad Butt, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of catches

Verb

In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of snatches

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The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Lightly mist the floor rather than pouring or soaking, and follow with a microfiber mop that traps dirt without leaving excess moisture behind.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026

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