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 There was some hope that Wiggins would opt out of his player option to renegotiate his deal into a longer contract with a lower starting salary, giving the Heat more flexibility to operate in free agency this offseason. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 Ultimately, the three countries renegotiated NAFTA under a new name, what Washington now refers to as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026 After a decade, UAMS will have the option to either purchase the hospital or renegotiate a rent reset that could extend the rental agreement for up to 20 years. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2026 One of his friends, meanwhile, recently renegotiated her lease for about $500 less per month by showing her landlord that comparable apartments in her area were now going for much less. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
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  • The action risks escalating tensions while the United States and Iran negotiate on a long-term peace agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear capacity.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Sellers and buyers can still negotiate their own prices, particularly since buyers are often purchasing hundreds or thousands of pieces at a time.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026
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  • The region’s air quality alerts associated with the Fourth of July concluded Sunday afternoon.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • After the hearing concludes, state District Judge Tony Graf must determine if the case should proceed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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