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 The company said this would be the largest single corporate share repurchase ever. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 In its simplest form, above-target inflation would erode the value of existing debt, allowing the government to repurchase or refinance at relatively cheaper rates. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 So does what happened after any tender or repurchase proposal arrived. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 In April, its board authorized an additional $100 billion share-repurchase program and increased the quarterly dividend by 4%. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 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
  • Trump wants a $350 billion bill, a sum meant to replenish the military after nine months of war with Iran.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In winter, shorter days and a lower sun can make replenishing a home battery considerably harder, particularly when the panels aren't ideally positioned to capture the available sunshine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Nov. 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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  • The plot of Godzilla Minus Zero is a whirl of characters trying to redeem themselves for their past mistakes, or feeling so much anger toward an aggressor that their own moral compasses go awry.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The card technically earns Citi ThankYou® Points that can be redeemed for cash back or used for travel, including transfers to Citi's hotel and airline partners.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of redeem
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  • The Republican Party has a lot to offer, co-signer and precinct chair Bill Finstad said.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly promised to improve healthcare affordability, and el Sayed is offering him a chance to demonstrate that commitment.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of offer
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  • Yes, this one was personal for Stokes, a Louisville native who chose KU over Kentucky in recruiting, and also for Taylen Kinney, whose hometown is Newport, Kentucky.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Both Brad Lord, head coach at South Lake (4-6), and Gavin Jones, head coach at Tavares (5-5), said not allowing their teams to participate takes away opportunities to compile more film for recruiting profiles.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • Ciscomani, bidding for a third term, has won two nail-biters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Some sit in the same spot to make their bids; others only work with certain spotters – Mahan once pulled spotter Bo Black away from his lunch mid-bite because a purchaser would only bid if Black was in front of him.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of bid
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  • Feeding Westchester also rescues birthday cakes from Wegmans.
    — Mary Calvi, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • An 11-month-old boy who had been taken by his father was rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate following an urgent search, authorities in South Carolina said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of rescue

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“Repurchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repurchase. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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