as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession
if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car
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Recent Examples of repossess
Lately, Antonio had been repossessing a few cars each week.
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Eli Saslow, New York Times, 4 May 2025
The morning of March 26, the tow truck driver went to an apartment complex to repossess a red Ford Focus because the person who sold it to the current owner said the owner no longer was making payments, according to the Memphis Police Department.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Regional airline Silver Airways of Fort Lauderdale, which has been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, halted its service at Orlando International Airport over the weekend after three of its aircraft were repossessed by the owner.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
If Tesla stock keeps crashing, the banks/creditors could repossess Twitter.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Eli Saslow, New York Times, 4 May 2025
The morning of March 26, the tow truck driver went to an apartment complex to repossess a red Ford Focus because the person who sold it to the current owner said the owner no longer was making payments, according to the Memphis Police Department.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Regional airline Silver Airways of Fort Lauderdale, which has been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, halted its service at Orlando International Airport over the weekend after three of its aircraft were repossessed by the owner.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
If Tesla stock keeps crashing, the banks/creditors could repossess Twitter.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repossess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repossess
Verb
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In one proof-of-concept, the researchers retrieved Bluetooth link keys from a headphone’s memory.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Dock Diving: For this competition, dogs jump off a dock into a pool of water to retrieve an object.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The firm was created with the mission to help financially distressed individuals regain control of their lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Those lobsters must be returned to the sea when recaptured.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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The governor, a prolific fundraiser even in non-election years, last appeared in South Carolina in January 2024 to stump for Biden, who recaptured the state primary before dropping out after his June 2024 debate appearance against President Donald Trump.—
Lia Russell
Updated July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Oasis’ greatest hits collection Time Flies… 1994-2009 reclaimed the top spot last week (July 11) as the band kicked off their Live ‘25 reunion tour.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
20 July 2025
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There’s a clear battle between the two to see who becomes the leading alternate if Jones can’t reclaim his spot.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Police recovered a bloody rope, bungee cord, clothing, blankets and underpants from the crime scene, Kenny said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Leaders often move on to operational recovery while teams are still recovering emotionally.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Repossess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossess. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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