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something that you promise to give someone if you cannot pay back a loan
They put up their house as collateral for the loan.
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Recent Examples of collateral
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
After Saks Global filed, a lawyer for Amazon attempted to delay the financing meant to see the retailer through bankruptcy, claiming collateral it was promised was being used to secure the new debt.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Feb. 2026
Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The study reported that PSA screening does modestly prevent prostate cancer deaths, but only after a large amount of testing, and with clear collateral harm.
—Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
If the surety determines the principal will unlikely be able to meet their obligation under the bond, that is when things like collateral or additional guarantees are brought into play.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
After Saks Global filed, a lawyer for Amazon attempted to delay the financing meant to see the retailer through bankruptcy, claiming collateral it was promised was being used to secure the new debt.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
This allows institutional collateral use—potentially extending to central banks—and could reach retail investors, eliminating custody risks.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The study reported that PSA screening does modestly prevent prostate cancer deaths, but only after a large amount of testing, and with clear collateral harm.
—Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
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Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Statements from October 2024 through April 2025 list the three resident deposits.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Miller says the company has forged partnerships with tech giant Microsoft and Logitech, a Swiss maker of peripheral computer products like keyboards, headphones, and mice, to better understand how AI is changing work and what workspaces employees will need to support their new responsibilities.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Italy has traditionally oscillated between European leadership and peripheral frustration.—
Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The couple submitted a complaint to the oil division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry and is responsible for addressing related pollution.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Two Lansing residents have been charged with murder, tampering with evidence and related charges after two bodies were separately found in Mid-Michigan during early 2025.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In summer, interest in baked goods tends to go down, just as excitement over ice cream goes up.—
Manolo Betancur,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Baked goods and baking ingredients are not considered candy.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Moderna said while the FDA had recommended that approach, the agency ultimately agreed to the study's design -- and the company shared additional comparison data from a separate trial that used a high-dose shot for older people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Genetic risk Higher levels of chlamydia pneumonia were found in those who carried the gene variant APOE4, which is an associated risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, Koronyo-Hamaoui added.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wilmington Battalion Chief Laurence Hinds said firefighters were met with heavy smoke involving an industrial dryer and associated equipment.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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That lineup did a great job of preparing, did a great job of laying off stuff in the dirt.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Pregnant women in rural and low-income communities could benefit from subsidies for fresh produce, or supplemental nutrition assistance.—
Alex Crisp,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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Traditional Medicare has significant out-of-pocket costs, and those without supplemental insurance can face bills that eat up a large share of limited retirement income.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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