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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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The company was always willing to repurchase shares, but only at the right price, Abel said.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Wayfair reported a loss of 80 cents a share for the quarter, due in part to a $43 million loss from the repurchase of debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The current price offers a good entry point for investors and potentially allows the company to repurchase a lot of stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

By share count, the repurchase total was almost double what ServiceNow had done across all of 2025.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 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