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
Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
That said, home equity loan interest rates are fixed and won't change even if the rate climate does, which could be favorable for those concerned about borrowing against their home equity (the home functions as collateral).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Even when the object in question qualifies as a military objective, it can only be targeted if the collateral harm would be proportionate.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Unlike a credit card, your lender uses your home as collateral.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
That said, home equity loan interest rates are fixed and won't change even if the rate climate does, which could be favorable for those concerned about borrowing against their home equity (the home functions as collateral).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Adjective
If private credit portfolios sour, this puts the collateral banks are lending against at risk.
—Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Even when the object in question qualifies as a military objective, it can only be targeted if the collateral harm would be proportionate.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for collateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
Noun
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While small companies going out of business and leaving some customers empty handed can happen, the transactions are typically for much smaller amounts, such as deposits on furniture, according to Rheingold.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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This is important because these are not peripheral software tasks.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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While the camera is locked into Dua’s perspective, the world outside her peripheral vision changes radically in ways we aren’t allowed to see; the corner of the frame practically become a venue from which to intuit horrors.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Justice Department cited prosecutorial discretion after the SEC moved to settle a related civil case, even as critics link the retreat to Trump’s suspension of overseas-bribery enforcement.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Surrogacy contracts that treat preborn lives as transferable goods should be outlawed.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Pour in an additional 4 cups water (chicken should be covered; if not, add more water).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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And other patients may well have better options through commercial drug discount programs, which offer far more products, or through their insurance and associated drug company copayment cards.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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An associated entity was originally understood as a booster group or NIL collective, but its technical meaning under the language of the settlement extends further.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The Mets want to see better results with his stuff in the zone before giving him another start.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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In fact, one of my chief complaints about some contemporary thrillers is the feeling that characters are required to do dumb stuff by the unseen hand of the author, just so more crazy twists can happen.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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In other words, the NCAA wanted more time to investigate, while Sorsby is essentially on the clock in terms of playing in 2026 or declaring for the NFL supplemental draft.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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