repurchase

[ree-pur-chuhs] / riˈpɜr tʃəs /

VERB

ransom

Synonyms

STRONG

deliver emancipate extricate free liberate manumit recover redeem regain release reprise rescue save unchain

WEAK

buy freedom of buy out obtain release of pay for release of set free unfetter

Antonyms

STRONG

confine forfeit harm hold hurt imprison incarcerate keep limit lose restrain

VERB

redeem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back

STRONG

cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess retrieve settle

WEAK

buy back buy off call in cash in get back make good replevin replevy take in trade in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit lose

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

abandon disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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Versant also said it would repurchase an additional $100 million of shares in the second quarter of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Platforms business revenue rose more than 9% to $192 million; Versant will repurchase an additional $100 million of shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Amazon hasn’t bought back stock in nearly four years, according to FactSet data, and Meta declined to repurchase shares in both of the last two quarters.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Pfizer’s remaining share repurchase authorization stands at $3.3 billion.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Kabuo pulled into a turnout one rainy afternoon and explained to her in grave tones that he intended to repurchase his parents’ property as soon as the chance arose.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

repurchase

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