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
Democrats are also pushing to renegotiate some of the changes made to Medicaid in the budget bill.
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Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
As part of that process, the company renegotiated TV rights deals with partner leagues and teams to try to rein in costs.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
While the savings from the pay cut are a drop in the bucket in addressing the city’s deficit, Salinas said the concessions are an act of good faith as officials prepare to renegotiate contracts with the city’s labor unions ahead of further budget cuts this fall.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
That league plans on renegotiating its media rights at the end of the 2028 season.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
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Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
As part of that process, the company renegotiated TV rights deals with partner leagues and teams to try to rein in costs.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
While the savings from the pay cut are a drop in the bucket in addressing the city’s deficit, Salinas said the concessions are an act of good faith as officials prepare to renegotiate contracts with the city’s labor unions ahead of further budget cuts this fall.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
That league plans on renegotiating its media rights at the end of the 2028 season.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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The White House has not yet negotiated lower prices on IVF drugs from other manufacturers.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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The only long-term solution — in my view — is a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank whose borders are negotiated with Israel.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Harrison’s nomination came after his time on General Hospital concluded in 2024.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The initial analysis, concluded on August 8, 2025, confirmed the skull was that of an adult, but could not provide further conclusive information.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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