as in deposit
something that you promise to give someone if you cannot pay back a loan
They put up their house as collateral for the loan.
Related Words
Relevance
1
as in peripheral
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in related
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
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 collateral
George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Very often these things are being used as collateral in deals that have nothing to do with art.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
This is the collateral cost when Lionel Messi, the biggest and most powerful athlete on Earth, is calling the shots because all know that making Messi happy is the priority.
—Greg Cote
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for collateral
Noun
Maddox Gallery, which has spaces in London and Dubai, has been accused of inflating the value of artworks used as collateral for loans.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Very often these things are being used as collateral in deals that have nothing to do with art.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Adjective
For the first time, the Belarus Free Theatre, an underground theater group, will stage an official collateral exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
This is the collateral cost when Lionel Messi, the biggest and most powerful athlete on Earth, is calling the shots because all know that making Messi happy is the priority.
—Greg Cote
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for collateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
Noun
-
Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
-
The findings suggest Mercury's ice was deposited rapidly rather than supplied gradually over long periods of time — a scenario that also helps explain the apparent purity of the ice deposits, the study notes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
Plenty of peripheral details also informed their research, including various forms of etiquette.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
-
Recognition of a partner’s inner qualities, in other words, was not a peripheral feature of relationship quality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adjective
-
By the end of the year, Murdaugh faced dozens more financial charges, many related to taking money from personal injury clients.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
-
Along with a related drug called Neflamapimod, MW150 is already being investigated in clinical trials as a potential therapy for dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions, the researchers noted.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
-
Perhaps that’s why Irish actor Colm Meaney has been called in to play the proprietor of a convenience store who, in short order, conspires to get Cameron a job alongside Tova, asks Tova out on a date, and is forever giving away coffee and other goods.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
-
Those deductible expenses generally include reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, plus travel and lodging for the move, but not meals.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
-
Due to the suspect’s position of trust, detectives believe there may be additional victims, Shih said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
-
Investigators are also reportedly working to extract data from devices aboard the vessel – including an infrared camera – that may contain additional clues surrounding Lynette Hooker’s disappearance.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
Entry in the competition is limited to beers brewed on the African continent or its associated islands.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
-
So are all the associated complications that sometimes follow, like those annoying arrests and trips to the hospital.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
-
Kilian, Winn and Erik Miller all boast above-average stuff, according to FanGraphs’ Stuff+ model.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
-
So for people who want to go and catch the rodeo, there’s some cool stuff happening there.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
Adjective
-
And since many plans have been trimming their supplemental benefits over the past year, the number offering caregiver education may be even smaller than what the government has reported.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
-
Sovann has had a series of procedures to clear her lungs and keeps supplemental oxygen in her backpack.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
