renegotiate

Definition of renegotiatenext
as in to negotiate
to discuss the details of (a formal agreement) again especially in order to change them They want to renegotiate the lease on their apartment.

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Recent Examples of renegotiate The Boston Fed said that existing trucking contracts helped keep produce prices in check, but when they are renegotiated, costs could jump. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Carriers that have not yet renegotiated their surcharge schedules will likely follow, the report says. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the university and the Academy were renegotiating heir relationship; Drexel wanted a full merger, which would grant it the building, endowment and collections. — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 The Steelers renegotiated Heyward's rookie deal, rewarding him with more money before that initial contract expired. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
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  • This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • According to various reports, Joe went out and negotiated a new contract without telling Troy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • The battle between Bass and Raman ends Tuesday, concluding a bitter nine-month contest between two candidates who were once political allies.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The researchers concluded that the dinosaur likely lived off a diet consisting largely of fleshy fruits produced by flowering plants, also known as angiosperms.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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