repurchase

verb

Definition of repurchasenext
1
as in to replenish

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2
as in to rebuy

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Recent Examples of repurchase But, since news leaked of the city’s substantial efforts to repurchase the meters, the administration has refused to share details of its bid and associated documents with the council. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 It is intended to prevent publishers from requiring libraries to repurchase digital titles after a set number of uses or years, according to the legislation. — Julia Casola, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 Of the nearly 80 works by Gonzales shown, only a paltry sold; most were ultimately repurchased by Guérard, and remained in the family. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 May 2026 The family is due to go shopping to repurchase everything Flopsy needs. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repurchase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repurchase
  1. replenish
  2. rebuy
  3. redeem
  4. offer
  5. recruit
  6. bid
  7. rescue
Verb
  • If reusable rockets mature into an operational capability and are paired with the ability to manufacture satellites at scale, China could gain a greater ability to expand or replenish its orbital infrastructure during a crisis.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of replenish
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  • Yes, we get diluted — but if the investments work out, then Alphabet can always rebuy the shares to undo the dilution.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Definition of rebuy
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  • Johnson redeemed himself by scoring on a 1-yard run moments later.
    — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Points can be redeemed by entering the free ticket lottery or making a $25 charitable donation to instantly secure a ticket.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Georgia’s public universities can now offer a three-year alternative.
    — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For something more laid‑back, Giardino Restaurant sits under century‑old pines on an ancient stone terrace, offering a relaxed but memorable lunch experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • The boyfriend of an 18-year-old college soccer player in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally stabbing her, putting her body in the hatch of her vehicle and recruiting his mother for help disposing of the body, authorities said.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • How Gates applied the course to her advantage Gates turned to the network of students to recruit employees for her then-budding startup, Phia, according to the Stanford Daily.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • WhatNot’s bidding process — seconds-long auctions with more time added if customers bid — is now standard across other platforms like TikTok Shop.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sebastian Valdez also is bidding to make the team after last season’s practice-squad stint.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bid
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  • Those funds will help animals like Violet, a 7-year-old sheep dog mix rescued from South LA's shelter; Harper, rescued from a homeless encampment; and Claurese, surrendered when her family couldn't afford her medical bills.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rajab survived the initial fire and pleaded on the phone for hours with Palestinian paramedics to come rescue her.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rescue

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“Repurchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repurchase. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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