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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This now absorbs most of their free cash flow, reducing their ability to increase distributions or repurchase shares.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

As of the end of the first quarter, Nvidia had $38.5 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Meta and Alphabet, once prodigious buyers of their own stock, didn’t repurchase any shares during the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

First Citizens, Bank of America, M&T, and others continued to repurchase stock in April, based on share counts listed in their first-quarter 10-Q reports.

From Barron's • May 12, 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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