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
That league plans on renegotiating its media rights at the end of the 2028 season.
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There is no indication that China has any intention of attempting to renegotiate or renege on any of these previous agreements with Vietnam.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Livonia bread staple West Fenkell Bakery permanently closed its doors on Middlebelt Road near Five Mile, after owners struggled to make ends meet in the midst of renegotiating a contract for its building.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This comes as Spirit attempts to renegotiate pilot pay amid the ongoing Chapter 11 process.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There is no indication that China has any intention of attempting to renegotiate or renege on any of these previous agreements with Vietnam.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Livonia bread staple West Fenkell Bakery permanently closed its doors on Middlebelt Road near Five Mile, after owners struggled to make ends meet in the midst of renegotiating a contract for its building.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This comes as Spirit attempts to renegotiate pilot pay amid the ongoing Chapter 11 process.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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During his campaign, Pacheco touted the board’s efforts to reduce drug costs for members by negotiating new agreements with healthcare companies.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Royal Caribbean cruise ship facing a norovirus outbreak while at sea docked at PortMiami early Thursday morning, concluding a 13-night voyage.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The process concludes with compression and storage.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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