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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

repossesses

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

verb

To take possession of something again, typically because the original owner has failed to pay for it. This can happen when a lender repossesses a car or a house.

Example

"The bank repossessed the house after the owner defaulted on the mortgage."

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