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 founder of 5-Hour Energy, Bhargava tried to fire Sports Illustrated’s unionized editorial staff and renegotiate a lower licensing fee from Authentic. Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 The world’s technological order is being renegotiated in real time, with consequences for security, competitiveness, and the architecture of everyday life. Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026 About 85 leases come up for renewal each year, giving the company opportunities to renegotiate or exit underperforming locations, Goodman explained. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026 The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
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  • Tehran has been using its partial control of the Strait of Hormuz to negotiate safe-passage deals with several countries reliant on energy flows through the strategic waterway and continuing oil supplies to its major buyer, China.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Had the former Wolverines coach and prosecutors failed to negotiate a plea deal and gone to trial, Moore’s attorneys were expected to attack the admissibility of evidence and the lawfulness of a search warrant.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • The music festival concludes Sunday, with Kenny Chesney expected to close out the concert.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • After months of anticipation, the monumental 10-day Artemis II mission, which sent four astronauts on a record-breaking flyby of the moon, has concluded.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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