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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 bank has one of the larger share repurchase programs in the country, and uses more than half its annual earnings for stock buybacks.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The Bank of Korea on Friday left its benchmark seven-day repurchase rate at 2.50%, in line with expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Capital deployment is an important subject for bank-stock investors as banks increase dividends and repurchase stock to reduce share counts and lift earnings per share.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

When the funds’ repurchase offers become oversubscribed, that means their investors can’t redeem their entire stakes in full at the official NAV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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