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repurchase

American  
[ree-pur-chuhs] / riˈpɜr tʃəs /

verb (used with object)

repurchased, repurchasing
  1. to buy again; regain by purchase.


noun

  1. the act of repurchasing.

adjective

  1. of or relating to repurchase.

    a repurchase contract.

repurchase British  
/ riːˈpɜːtʃɪs /

verb

  1. to buy back or buy again goods, securities, assets, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an act or instance of repurchasing

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of repurchase

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + purchase

Example Sentences

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Mattel has spent $1.2 billion in the last three years to buy back shares, with an additional $1.5-billion share repurchase planned for the next three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

This now absorbs most of their free cash flow, reducing their ability to increase distributions or repurchase shares.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

As of the end of the first quarter, Nvidia had $38.5 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

That much is evident by the fact that Chevron is continuing to grow its dividend and repurchase shares, the latter to tune of $10 billion to $20 billion, according to company targets.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Kabuo pulled into a turnout one rainy afternoon and explained to her in grave tones that he intended to repurchase his parents’ property as soon as the chance arose.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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