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Definitions

repossess

[ree-puh-zes] / ˌri pəˈzɛs /
VERB
take back
Synonyms
STRONGEST
retake
STRONG
recapture reclaim recover retrieve
WEAK
get back obtain again reacquire

Example Sentences

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Allowing the lender to repossess the vehicle is one option.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

He had been accompanied by a "senior and experienced sergeant" on Monday morning to "serve a court-approved warrant to repossess a home", Ms Adams said.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

She added if clients left negative reviews, "legal action will be taken against you and this will void this contract and allow me to repossess the raws".

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

Hankey has said the goal is to stop loans from going bad, not repossess vehicles, which is costly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

And if their lives were their own, why couldn’t they repossess this part?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen