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 Tesla also scheduled service appointments without offering a new diagnosis and declined to repurchase the vehicle. — Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 Lastly, Baird reiterated one of our longstanding views that Capital One is well-capitalized and has plenty of firepower to repurchase stock. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 June 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
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  • The conflict had not yet escalated, though the belligerents were planning, repositioning, replenishing, and preparing for the next phase.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
    — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 2 July 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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  • On Saturday, July 4, Rita's will mark Independence Day and America's 250th birthday by offering a free Small 4th of Gelati to the first 250 Rita's Ice app users who redeem the promo code USA250 in the app, according to the company.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Addams and Bourne anticipate the dynamic patriotism of the civil rights movement and the quest to redeem (rather than merely recover) the soul of America.
    — Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026
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  • In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • For a few hours, bhajan gatherings offer an escape from those pressures.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of offer
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  • At that point, college programs weren’t lining up to recruit a 187-pound pass rusher who hadn’t played a down of high school football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • There is a warning in all of this for the companies working hardest to recruit and retain young Black talent.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • Djokovic, who is bidding for a record 25th major title, has 100+ wins at three of the four majors.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel had declined to bid on being a World Cup site, citing one of his favorite mantras — protecting the taxpayers.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of bid
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  • Police rescued the girls after the 17-year-old called a dispatcher on June 4 and said she was being trafficked and needed help.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • The pilot was rescued soon after and the weapon system officer was rescued two days later.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of rescue

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“Repurchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repurchase. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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