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
And toward the end of Trump’s first term, the U.S. and Vietnam renegotiated the deal, creating a process to deport pre-1995 refugees.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 20 May 2025
After not making an All-NBA team, Jackson is only eligible for a four-year, $146.8 million extension unless the Grizzlies create cap space to renegotiate his contract first.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Trump has repeatedly accused other countries, including some of the U.S.'s closest trading partners, of taking advantage of the U.S. and in April levied steep tariffs against almost every country around the world in an effort to renegotiate more balanced trading relationships.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
The French league faces a financial crisis with domestic broadcaster DAZN trying to renegotiate the terms of their agreement after only one year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 31 May 2025
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Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 20 May 2025
After not making an All-NBA team, Jackson is only eligible for a four-year, $146.8 million extension unless the Grizzlies create cap space to renegotiate his contract first.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Trump has repeatedly accused other countries, including some of the U.S.'s closest trading partners, of taking advantage of the U.S. and in April levied steep tariffs against almost every country around the world in an effort to renegotiate more balanced trading relationships.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
The French league faces a financial crisis with domestic broadcaster DAZN trying to renegotiate the terms of their agreement after only one year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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Authorities spent hours trying to negotiate a peaceful surrender, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The Englishman is represented by his mother Marcia Lewis, who negotiated the deal with Arsenal.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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What’s next: The Royals conclude their weekend series against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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In the study, scientists concluded further adaptation and the potential expansion of cropland may be needed to ensure food security and mitigate climate impacts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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