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 Beyond the ticking fee, Paramount would owe WBD a $7 billion termination fee (the largest in corporate history) if the deal falls apart unless Warner’s board, led by CEO David Zaslav, agrees to renegotiate. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 While Lucas pointed to a need for more robust conversations, one local leader said the delay was due to an attempt by the Royals to renegotiate certain parts of the deal. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Starting over means renegotiating all of it from square one, and the yard has no obligation to offer the same terms twice. Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The judge added that CAA pushed to renegotiate Howard’s deal but that Fox ultimately had the final say. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
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  • Tensions escalated this week after the deadline for Washington and Tehran to negotiate a peace deal formally expired on Monday, despite relations having nosedived — and fighting restarted — weeks prior.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As labor groups negotiate with the California State University for better pay, the higher education system released a study that concluded total compensation for its staff and faculty was competitive with comparable employers and institutions.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The Mexican government’s 2022 truth commission concluded that the cartel, Guerreros Unidos, and government authorities had been involved.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Training camp standout to preseason star Shortly after the draft concluded in April, Brown signed a rookie contract that guaranteed him just $105,000 at the time of signing.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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