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.
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Recent Examples of collateral
Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
According to the indictment, the scope of the fraud was revealed in late August when lenders confronted Chu and other executives about Tricolor’s collateral.
—Larry Neumeister, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Randall Fox, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Chu and others accused of carrying out the fraud initially tried to conceal it, saying the collateral issues were due to an administrative error, the indictment said.
—Larry Neumeister, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Billionaires like Larry Ellison and Elon Musk borrow huge sums of money to support their lifestyle, pledging their stock as collateral.
—Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
According to the indictment, the scope of the fraud was revealed in late August when lenders confronted Chu and other executives about Tricolor’s collateral.
—Larry Neumeister, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Embracing the power of whistleblowers also has a collateral deterrent effect.
—Randall Fox, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Chu and others accused of carrying out the fraud initially tried to conceal it, saying the collateral issues were due to an administrative error, the indictment said.
—Larry Neumeister, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
Noun
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Tokenized assets, programmable deposits, and cross-border digital services introduce tremendous efficiencies, but only for companies prepared to manage the new operational realities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Most places pay by the pound at a fraction of the deposit.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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In each case, what had been a peripheral function was elevated to the C-suite because executives recognized that the stakes had grown too high for half-measures.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Panattoni is positioning itself to lead this next phase, including specialist capability for data centres and AI related infrastructure, which are expected to expand rapidly for decades.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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California law requires owners of medical corporations to be licensed in medicine or a related field.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Access to critical minerals, semiconductors, and essential goods is paramount for economic security.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The alternative way to get goods from ports in Russia or the manufacturing powerhouses of East Asia is to go south.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The new additional tariffs would grow to 25% on June 1, without a deal.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Gloucestershire Constabulary didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The associated downside risk is likely diminished, as high-margin businesses are capable of sustaining earnings and rebounding quickly when sentiment or market conditions improve.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The caller was looking for video footage of the theft and possible associated vehicle.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beyond politics, what about the more inside baseball industry stuff?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, they were administered through the military pay system as a supplemental housing allowance, putting them in the same category as other non-taxable military compensation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Higher fees, lack of income and strict IRS rules mean gold IRAs are typically better used as a supplemental investment rather than a core retirement holding.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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