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

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Gross margins have been marching higher too, and last month the company’s board authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase External link plan.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Mattel has spent $1.2 billion in the last three years to buy back shares, with an additional $1.5-billion share repurchase planned for the next three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

PVH also said it expects to repurchase at least $300 million worth of shares this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 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

repurchase

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