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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This is primarily because secured credit cards are backed by collateral — that initial security deposit — which the issuer can seize if payments are not made.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 25 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
So some of those collateral arrests are warrantless.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Three-quarters of Blue Owl’s flagship $16 billion loan fund is parked at the absolute top of the capital stack, senior (to the equityholders) and secured (by collateral).
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This is primarily because secured credit cards are backed by collateral — that initial security deposit — which the issuer can seize if payments are not made.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Law-abiding residents with legal status should not be unfairly targeted, and safeguards must be in place to prevent collateral harm.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
So some of those collateral arrests are warrantless.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
Noun
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Formations like Bender’s Cave are routinely filled with running streams that fluctuate in depth depending on recent rainfall, flooding, and sinkhole deposits.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The school changed its billing methods in 2020 to make parents use electronic bank deposits instead of credit cards.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inner circle role Within that system, prosecutors portray Maduro not as a peripheral figure but as a central architect.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The guardians of knowledge have customarily deemed the history and experience of Asian Americans to be inessential or peripheral to all levels of American education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Was it related to an elite Iron Age burial?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The order ending birthright citizenship, one of 26 executive orders issued on the president’s first day in office, has been barred from taking effect by numerous courts and will be heard by the Supreme Court in a related case in April.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The menu consists of baked goods and focaccia sandwiches.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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There will be tables of produce that’s just been harvested nearby and baked goods fresh from a local oven.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An additional 52 countries abstained from voting.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The higher cost reflects additional safety features, including cable stays, steel beams and dual pylons, as well as a more conventional construction method approved by FDOT.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Further to the further, the council should ensure there is a firm commitment in terms of housing and the associated retail that appeared in the original plans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shein will leverage traceability mechanisms to track SAF usage and associated emissions reductions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While many Republicans support the supplemental without any offsets, other members will need to see a plan or congressional approval before greenlighting any supplemental funding.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Compare Medicare supplemental plans and find the right fit today.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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