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
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The only type of cryptocurrencies that borrowers will be able to offer up as collateral for Better’s crypto-back mortgage are Bitcoin and USDC, a type of cryptocurrency typically bought and sold for $1, the companies said.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
John Moorlach, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
This distinction reflects a more selective enforcement strategy designed to minimize collateral impact on communities.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The only type of cryptocurrencies that borrowers will be able to offer up as collateral for Better’s crypto-back mortgage are Bitcoin and USDC, a type of cryptocurrency typically bought and sold for $1, the companies said.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
By December of 1994, the County ran out of cash to meet collateral calls and was forced to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
This distinction reflects a more selective enforcement strategy designed to minimize collateral impact on communities.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
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The study got its start when co-author Brian Gootee, a geologist with the Arizona Geological Survey, noticed a resemblance between sand deposits downstream of the Grand Canyon and in the Bidahochi—both contained pink, rounded grains that seemed to have been transported by the same river.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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The highest crests of Shackleton’s rim offer the advantage of near-continuous sunlight, providing a lander or future Moon base a stable source of solar power right next to a crater floor in eternal shadow, where temperatures are cold enough to preserve ancient ice deposits.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Patients’ realities aren’t peripheral to medical education.—
Uché Blackstock,
STAT,
15 Apr. 2026
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Home care is no longer a peripheral service.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a separate, but related decision, the council unanimously approved renaming a skatepark at John Landes Community Park on Cedar Road for Oceanside High School graduate Shane Hidalgo.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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During that period, the enterprise allegedly imported more than 11 million pounds of explosives and related materials onto a site located near residents and a family pool, Nabity said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The café will serve breakfast, lunch, coffee, baked goods, and more.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The suspects were arrested on March 10 after authorities found them in possession of 1,948 garden ants stored in specialized tubes, along with an additional 300 ants in tissue rolls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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State emergency officials and natural resources officers from the State of Michigan are assisting Cheboygan city and county officials on a response that includes placing additional water pumps and removing gates at the dam.—
Terrance Friday,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the San Gabriel Valley, residents of both incorporated cities and unincorporated areas have voiced their fears and anxieties about the number of data centers under consideration in the region and their associated impacts.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even when arrests that could not be assigned to a location were attributed to the ZIP code that contained most of the associated road segment, 38118 still had the most immigration arrests.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even though there was some absurd stuff on the show, people did legitimately do things that were outrageous back then.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is distinct from writing that is humorous, the stuff that will give you a wry smile at best.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That may include savings, an HSA (if eligible), and supplemental coverage decisions, among other tools.—
Andrew Crowell,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Support for the war could be put to the test with a supplemental funding request from the White House.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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