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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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Berkshire Hathaway began buying back its shares Wednesday, a departure from former CEO Warren Buffett’s recent avoidance of repurchases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasuries, overnight reverse Treasury repurchase agreements, and bank deposits.

From Barron's

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready said in the press release that the repurchase announcement reflects the company’s belief that Pinterest’s share price “undervalues” the business and its “significant long-term growth opportunity ahead.”

From MarketWatch

The company intends to use the $1 billion investment for an accelerated share repurchase agreement.

From Barron's

And while Abel said share repurchases were an “important capital-allocation option,” the company didn’t buy back any stock during the fourth quarter, extending that trend to six quarters.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.