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
Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
For starters, no one from DRI had been able to assemble a loan that could use the cut emeralds as collateral by the time Conetto and Thomas arrived in Brazil in September 2001.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Even more important, her daughter’s life is collateral.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Noun
Their luxury waterfront home is being used as collateral in their release arrangements.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
For starters, no one from DRI had been able to assemble a loan that could use the cut emeralds as collateral by the time Conetto and Thomas arrived in Brazil in September 2001.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
They are used for trading on centralized and decentralized exchanges, and they are used as collateral in decentralized finance.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Even more important, her daughter’s life is collateral.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
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Limestone Most prominently in Texas Hill Country and Central Texas, clearer, bluer waters can sometimes be attributed to the abundance of natural deposits and quarries of limestone that are native to the area.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Capital One customers across the country have reported experiencing problems with receiving paycheck deposits or making transactions.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Additional peripheral mounts will be released in August, including the $99 Pro Flying surfaces for a joystick and throttle, the $189 Pro Desktop desk surface for a mouse and keyboard, and the $199 Pro Racing surfaces for a steering wheel and pedals.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the early 2000s, the leadership team took a peripheral risk by investing in streaming technology—a bet that seemed uncertain at the time.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The capture of incoming business documents can also be modernized and automated to extract and process critical information from invoices and related documents, eliminating the need for manual intervention.—
Bil Khan,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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In related news, Microsoft recently rejected a Halo/Doom crossover episode pitch for Prime Video's Secret Level.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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First off, their tall (16.9-inch) shaft effectively sealed out snow and cold, while their Flex-Foam neoprene and additional fleece lining ensured comfort in low temperatures.—
Avery Stone,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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That policy shift would instantly boost investor confidence and create additional demand for U.S. natural gas, shoring up prices and profits for upstream producers.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The District of Columbia deserves full enforcement of the Clean Water Act and all applicable laws to ensure the full restoration of the Anacostia River and associated waterways.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream. get the recipe 03 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Her own childhood could have been the stuff of an Audiard movie.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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Muscle strengthening is still an important way to reach your physical activity requirements for optimal bone and muscle health, and walking (especially a brisk walk) is a great supplemental activity. — AVIV JOSHUA, MS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD 2.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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Congress may need to pass supplemental funding to buoy funding for rebuilding efforts.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, proceeds from official souvenir sales for both of Obama’s inaugurations went toward paying for inaugural events, according to contemporaneous news accounts.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Then, we’re treated to quotes from contemporaneous reviews of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and Dracula.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
23 Aug. 2024
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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