as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
an account of France's loss of the Louisiana Territory to Spain and its brief repossession of the area before selling it to the U.S. in 1803
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Recent Examples of repossession
Car repossessions have been rising in recent years amid broader affordability concerns.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Utility bills are overdue, the ice maintenance system is failing, and creditors are threatening repossession.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Attempting to stop the repossession can violate your security agreement and may subject you to criminal penalties.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
For instance, the repossession order for Pureval's car was not available through a public records request.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
That’s led to a dramatic increase in repossessions.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
My pickup truck, which is now my only vehicle, is subject to repossession.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
In the case of an auto loan, debt consolidation also removes the risk of repossession.
—Danni Santana, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
This is likely true for auto loans as well – thus the repossessions and defaults likely to increase next year.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Utility bills are overdue, the ice maintenance system is failing, and creditors are threatening repossession.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Attempting to stop the repossession can violate your security agreement and may subject you to criminal penalties.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
For instance, the repossession order for Pureval's car was not available through a public records request.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
That’s led to a dramatic increase in repossessions.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
My pickup truck, which is now my only vehicle, is subject to repossession.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
In the case of an auto loan, debt consolidation also removes the risk of repossession.
—Danni Santana, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
This is likely true for auto loans as well – thus the repossessions and defaults likely to increase next year.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repossession
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Chater, at the time, spearheaded one of the earliest land reclamations along Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, which eventually became the city’s Central business district.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jean insists this is reclamation.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bureau previously announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest of those involved in her abduction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Repossession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossession. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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