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
Quavo and Saweetie would end up splitting a few months later in March 2021, which spurred speculation about Huncho possibly repossessing the car.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, Signal 99 released documentation showing that Pureval's car had been repossessed.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
Police found that two men became involved in a fight after the victim attempted to repossess the suspect’s car, according to a statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
In many states, if a resident fails to move their home in time, the park owner may repossess the home or move it.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, Signal 99 released documentation showing that Pureval's car had been repossessed.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
Police found that two men became involved in a fight after the victim attempted to repossess the suspect’s car, according to a statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
In many states, if a resident fails to move their home in time, the park owner may repossess the home or move it.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repossess
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The investigation is also continuing to try to retrieve other data from cameras around Nancy Guthrie’s home.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But, according to the Defense Minister, only forty-eight per cent of dead service members are ever retrieved or identified.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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After a 31-2-7 start, the Avs have struggled to regain their league-best form.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The group’s unique exploration of dance – pioneering different ways to translate internal thoughts, feelings and ideas into physical motion – started as a therapeutic way to regain bodily autonomy.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Appriss surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and found that 90 percent would still shop again after receiving a warning about abusive returns—indicating an opportunity to recapture revenue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Angels lineup that lost some power with the trade of Taylor Ward needs Trout to recapture at least some of his form at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Supporters characterized the speech as successfully communicating populist messages and attempting to reclaim independent voters through emphasis on cost-of-living concerns and economic achievements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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In April 2025, two years after their reluctant departure, the Sudanese military reclaimed Khartoum from the RSF.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Archaeologists recovered the skeleton in late 2025, and it is now being analyzed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Scant artifacts survived those conditions, and almost all the porcelain recovered from the site consisted of shards.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Repossess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossess. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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