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
Whether that means renegotiating your current plan, switching strategies, seeking hardship relief or exploring more significant options like bankruptcy, there are multiple paths available depending on your circumstances.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The affordances of technology are tried out and renegotiated often.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
In the courtroom at the time, Rolling Stone reported that Singer said the siblings agreed on a deal with Jackson's estate in 2020 before renegotiating for more money.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
To further support infrastructure costs, Huston said the state will renegotiate its lease with the Indiana Toll Road.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The affordances of technology are tried out and renegotiated often.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
In the courtroom at the time, Rolling Stone reported that Singer said the siblings agreed on a deal with Jackson's estate in 2020 before renegotiating for more money.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
To further support infrastructure costs, Huston said the state will renegotiate its lease with the Indiana Toll Road.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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Peace proposals are usually negotiated behind closed doors; threats are seldom made publicly.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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That expiration would allow Iran to resume some nuclear activities, as in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiated under President Barack Obama.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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But on the flip side, some studies conclude that CODAs learn from playing interpreter at a young age to communicate better personally and professionally later in life, and may grow up endowed with special talents for conveying and reading facial expressions and gestures.—
Bob Brody,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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The Supreme Court paved the way for the phenomenon in a series of rulings, concluding that political spending is free speech.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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