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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

repossess

/riːˈpɒsɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does repossess mean?

verb

To take back something that belongs to you, especially a house or other property that was sold to pay a debt, because the person who bought it has failed to make the payments.

Example

"The bank repossessed the car because the owner had missed several payments."

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