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.
Related Words
Relevance
1
as in peripheral
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in related
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of collateral
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The judge said Cutright met the legal burden to show the bail funds and collateral were legitimate.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
In early 2021, the National Securities Clearing Corporation demanded a $3 billion collateral deposit.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for collateral
Noun
The complaint also alleges World Liberty borrowed at least $75 million in stablecoins by pledging billions of its own $WLFI tokens as collateral, then converted a portion of those funds into cash.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The judge said Cutright met the legal burden to show the bail funds and collateral were legitimate.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Deteriorating asset quality, collateral markdowns and a growing rush for the exits are rattling private credit markets and prompting comparisons to the Global Financial Crisis.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
In early 2021, the National Securities Clearing Corporation demanded a $3 billion collateral deposit.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for collateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral
Noun
-
The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
-
There’s a $50 deposit required.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Otherwise, the questions dealt with, at best, peripheral matters that may be trendy on social media but have little or nothing to do with governing the nation’s most populous and complex state.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
-
These are not peripheral figures staking out contrarian positions for attention.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
About 50% of Open Door's 60,000 patients are on Medicaid, the joint state and federal insurance program that, together with the related Children's Health Insurance Program, covers about 76 million people with low incomes or disabilities.—
Sarah Jane Tribble,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
-
California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey and other states are exploring similar legislation, while New York has already enacted a related pricing transparency law.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Production dates, additional casting and venue will be announced soon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
-
In 2023, a federal judge ordered Georgia lawmakers to draw an additional majority-Black congressional district, two new majority-Black state Senate districts and five new majority-Black state House districts.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Berman and Kessler maintain that Learfield, Playfly Sports, JMI Sports and various third-party brand sponsors don’t fit the definition of an associated entity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Most data can be accessed either by clicking on the appropriate circle or scrolling down the page to find the associated chart.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
-
To hell with all that superstitious stuff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Women with a family history or dense breast tissue might also qualify for screening with supplemental ultrasound.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
