as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession
if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car
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Recent Examples of repossess
Her car got repossessed, and she was nearly evicted.
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Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
After the scheme came to light, federal officials said the dealership repossessed the vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
When some of these planters defaulted, Jacob repossessed their plantations.
—Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The car was repossessed with the 2-year-old inside in the 2400 block of Fullerton Street in Detroit on Friday, March 27, according to MLive and NBC affiliate WDIV-TV.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repossess
Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
After the scheme came to light, federal officials said the dealership repossessed the vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
When some of these planters defaulted, Jacob repossessed their plantations.
—Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The car was repossessed with the 2-year-old inside in the 2400 block of Fullerton Street in Detroit on Friday, March 27, according to MLive and NBC affiliate WDIV-TV.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repossess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repossess
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While receiving medical treatment, police say Talley retrieved a gun from underneath a blanket and shot both officers before attempting to escape custody.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.—
Nora Biette-Timmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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While shares listed in some markets have struggled to regain momentum, Wall Street's major averages have wiped out initial losses as investors look through the war, higher oil prices and the impact of the conflict on inflation.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Real Mojo was founded in 2018 by Dee Siazon, who wanted to recapture a taste of her youth.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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How to reclaim the lost art of apprenticeship and put in the work that’s needed to reach our highest potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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This week, Becerra ordered Lee to file a brief under seal by Monday informing the judge of her plans to sue third parties with the aim of recovering money for investors and distributing it fairly among them.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The last such streak for domestic exploration was in mid-2022, when energy demand began to recover from pandemic-era lockdowns.—
Emma Sanchez,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Repossess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossess. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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