as in negotiates
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 renegotiates
However, Cignetti’s buyout to leave Indiana in the next year is $15 million (presuming Indiana renegotiates his deal as mentioned above).
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
If Diggs also renegotiates this offseason, those talks might get complicated.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
If Diggs also renegotiates this offseason, those talks might get complicated.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiates
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Their goal — to demand better wages and improved working conditions as American Airlines negotiates a new contract at the airport.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once a shortlist is established, The PEO Link negotiates terms, presents structured comparisons, and supports implementation.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Free agent signings begin virtually as soon as the draft concludes.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Renegotiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiates. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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