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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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Two collateral ligaments run along the outside, while the two cruciate ligaments—including the ACL in front and the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, in back—crisscross diagonally to hold things together from the inside of the joint.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Banks could develop strong behavioral data models using AI, serving as proxies for collateral and indicators of creditworthiness, thereby opening access for those left behind.
—Sopnendu Mohanty, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
One officer found collateral property damage from the shooting – including a silver Honda with three bullet holes and another nearby vehicle with a flat from a stray bullet.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Two collateral ligaments run along the outside, while the two cruciate ligaments—including the ACL in front and the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, in back—crisscross diagonally to hold things together from the inside of the joint.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
Adjective
Since the late eighties, Sotheby’s has offered loans and other financial products, secured against art (in fact, anything that the auction house will sell) as collateral.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Banks could develop strong behavioral data models using AI, serving as proxies for collateral and indicators of creditworthiness, thereby opening access for those left behind.
—Sopnendu Mohanty, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
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Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The nature of this deposit is distinctive enough that scientists believe its origin is a great flood.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite iffy peripheral stats, the bullpen has been better since the trade deadline.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While an opioid would’ve been an easy choice, a doctor performed a nerve block instead, numbing the peripheral areas of pain rather than sedating the brain.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The mayor said the Chicago police would not assist the National Guard with immigration enforcement or related activities such as conducting traffic stops and manning checkpoints, according to the order.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Since 2006, the team has continuously invested in green laser research, building more than 270 related patents.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Less than a dollar separated the cost of a store-brand basket of goods at Walmart and Meijer.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plus taxes & fees for accounts currently paying for a T-Mobile wireless line with additional taxes & fees.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Renovations are under way at the museum’s Skokie location, which is adding a new visitor welcome center, expanding the auditorium and introducing additional facilities.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially the case for people taking associated blood thinners or anti-inflammatory drugs, people allergic to Meloxicam or people with a pre-existing medical condition.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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That analogy neglects the great distances and associated challenges of the Asia theatre.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Birthday or not, Lakshmi is known for strutting her stuff.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And not because of my own past history with any kind of addictive stuff at all.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Choice Zone schools receive additional funding from JCPS in the way of teacher salary stipends and supplemental funds that can be spent on initiatives that improve the culture and climate for staff and enhance student experiences.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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More customers tend to visit near the beginning of the month because their supplemental nutrition benefits restart, War and other business owners said.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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