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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

foreclose

/fɔːrˈkloʊz/ verb · British & US
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What does foreclose mean?

verb

To deprive someone of their property, typically a house, because they have failed to pay a mortgage. To end a right or privilege before the time agreed.

Example

"The bank threatened to foreclose on the family's home if they didn't make the mortgage payments."

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