as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
an account of France's loss of the Louisiana Territory to Spain and its brief repossession of the area before selling it to the U.S. in 1803
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Recent Examples of repossession
If DeSantis signs the bill into law, a Florida statute that regulates private investigative services, private security services and repossession services would be amended to open the door for unpaid volunteers to protect religious institutions with their own firearms.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Shocking footage showed the moment a suspect opened fire while chasing a man during a car repossession in Manor, Texas.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Even if the borrowers offer collateral, say real property like with a mortgage, the repossession or foreclosure process could take more time than the bank has to meet its depositors’ demand.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Car repossessions have been rising in recent years amid broader affordability concerns.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Utility bills are overdue, the ice maintenance system is failing, and creditors are threatening repossession.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Attempting to stop the repossession can violate your security agreement and may subject you to criminal penalties.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
For instance, the repossession order for Pureval's car was not available through a public records request.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
My pickup truck, which is now my only vehicle, is subject to repossession.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Shocking footage showed the moment a suspect opened fire while chasing a man during a car repossession in Manor, Texas.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Even if the borrowers offer collateral, say real property like with a mortgage, the repossession or foreclosure process could take more time than the bank has to meet its depositors’ demand.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Car repossessions have been rising in recent years amid broader affordability concerns.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Utility bills are overdue, the ice maintenance system is failing, and creditors are threatening repossession.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Attempting to stop the repossession can violate your security agreement and may subject you to criminal penalties.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
For instance, the repossession order for Pureval's car was not available through a public records request.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
My pickup truck, which is now my only vehicle, is subject to repossession.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repossession
Noun
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Cadeau finds joy at Michigan Then there is Cadeau, maybe the most surprising reclamation project of all.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dyanna Winchester, also a reclamation specialist for the Women's Justice Institute, said Golden had called police and sought out protection — but was left on her own.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain peptides were said to enhance strength, energy, endurance, and recovery.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Repossession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossession. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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