Synonyms of repossessing

repossessing

verb

present participle of repossess

as in retrieving

to get again in one's possession

if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retrieving
• regaining
• recapturing
• reclaiming
• recovering
• retaking
• reacquiring
• getting back
• recouping
• replenishing
• re-collecting
• recruiting
• rescuing
• redeeming
• repurchasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of repossessing

His 2023 relief proposal relies on credits issued on Jackson County residents’ next three years of tax bills, which would rely on repossessing tax revenue that had already been dispersed to agencies and school districts. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Quavo and Saweetie would end up splitting a few months later in March 2021, which spurred speculation about Huncho possibly repossessing the car. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025

While these cars may be all consumers can afford, banks aren’t interested in repossessing them because the vehicle’s value is less than its repossession and sale. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025

Penn complained, arguing the law prohibits repossessing a car with someone inside, and demanded $150,000 in compensation. — Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025