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
Britain could have tried to renegotiate.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
To further support infrastructure costs, Huston said the state will renegotiate its lease with the Indiana Toll Road.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The best example may be Maryland Congressman Andy Harris’ efforts to renegotiate 100% federal funding for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
However, in 2023, this was renegotiated to allow cities to provide at-cost services.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
To further support infrastructure costs, Huston said the state will renegotiate its lease with the Indiana Toll Road.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The best example may be Maryland Congressman Andy Harris’ efforts to renegotiate 100% federal funding for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
However, in 2023, this was renegotiated to allow cities to provide at-cost services.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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