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
Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
If a loan turns bad, the cushion of adequate capital plus the collateral protects depositors.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Skin is this baby’s main playing field, but there are collateral benefits.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The financial coöperative would take her father’s truck, which had been used as collateral.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
If a loan turns bad, the cushion of adequate capital plus the collateral protects depositors.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Insufficiencies, sudden collateral demands, and a scramble to adjust bond agreements have become the norm rather than the exception for many.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Skin is this baby’s main playing field, but there are collateral benefits.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
Noun
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Investigators allege those payments were instead taken out of the mail stream, changed and then cashed remotely using mobile deposits tied to accounts in the Houston area.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its acidity helps cut through grime, dissolving dirt and breaking down grease and mineral deposits.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Furthermore, since the system is compatible with peripheral tools like keyboards and mice, users can interact with the system in a familiar way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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The offseason saw the Kings improve depth –– Joel Armia and Corey Perry have been valuable peripheral contributors while Anton Forsberg has proven a more capable backup goalie than David Rittich –– but weaken their core.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The idea is to use the act of walking into another room as a trigger to complete a small, related task.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Derrick Raker was arrested Thursday and charged with eight counts of burglary, gun charges and related offenses, the Berks County District Attorney's Office said on Facebook.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The ripple effects of energy prices mean higher supply chain costs that get passed to consumers through a variety of goods, including groceries.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But with complete control of the skies Hegseth said the air forces would use 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-pound precision bombs with additional planes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The warning for people to leave the area south of the Litani River came a day after Israel sent additional troops into southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Landscaping, ground cover and an associated irrigation system are to be installed.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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But after reviewing invoices and documents, the OCC determined there were discrepancies between the amounts requested and received by Mace for reimbursement and the total of the associated bills.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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The grand opening Tuesday of the center on the library’s ground floor was a showcase of AI tools and demonstrations from San Jose State students, city departments and partners like LEGO Education, with fun stuff like robots on display.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Pentagon is preparing a supplemental budget request of roughly $50 billion to replenish weapons used in recent conflicts, including operations in the Middle East.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gym memberships and fitness benefits — through programs like SilverSneakers or One Pass — are a Medicare Advantage supplemental benefit, not covered under Original Medicare.—
Allison Palmer
March 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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