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Definitions

buy back

VERB
bribe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buy off corrupt entice pay off seduce tempt
STRONG
approach buy coax fix influence instigate lubricate lure pervert reward soap square suborn sugar tamper tip
WEAK
do business get at get to grease palm make a deal oil palm sweeten the pot take care of
Antonyms
STRONG
leave alone straighten
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 repurchase retrieve settle
WEAK
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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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

The company said it plans to buy back $50 million worth of stock as part of an accelerated share repurchase agreement later this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Last quarter, Alphabet didn’t buy back any stock for the first time since 2017.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

GameStop is looking to buy back some of its stock, which has been beaten down in the wake of a controversial bid for eBay.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He told her he planned to sell his business, return to Truman, and buy back into the retirement plan.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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