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buyback Synonyms

Another word for buyback

Choosing another word for buyback depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The repurchase by a company of its own shares from the open market in order to reduce the number of outstanding shares and increase their value.

Usage Example

"The corporation announced a five-billion-dollar share repurchase to return excess capital to its investors."

Strongest
repurchase
Strong
redemption
reacquisition

• noun (Context 2)

A commercial or government program in which previously sold items or specific goods are purchased back from the public.

Usage Example

"The local municipality organized a voluntary repurchase of older high-emission vehicles to help improve urban air quality."

Strongest
repurchase
Strong
trade-in

Opposites of buyback

The opposite of buyback shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

issuance
divestment
See all opposites of buyback

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