as in negotiating
to discuss the details of (a formal agreement) again especially in order to change them
They want to renegotiate the lease on their apartment.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of renegotiating
But despite this compact, which the states are renegotiating in 2026, the basin’s water supply is shrinking.
—
Dave White, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Italy’s Eni SpA is renegotiating contracts with Algeria’s Sonatrach to try and secure more gas, the people said, asking not to be named as the talks are private.
—Rodrigo Orihuela, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
The league is in the midst of renegotiating its 11-year, $110-plus billion TV contracts with CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN and Prime Video.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing flashy about restructuring fulfillment operations or renegotiating factory timelines.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
This came the day after state Budget Director Blake Washington spoke publicly about the possibility of delaying or renegotiating the standards, and Hochul has been trying to raise the issue with lawmakers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Most foreign leaders appeared to be in a cautious wait-and-see mode, reassessing their positions and timing for renegotiating some of the terms of their agreements, given the more limited tariff threats Trump can credibly make now.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The options could also include renegotiating the existing BSO contract or partnering with another city, with neighboring Deerfield Beach the most obvious possibility.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Dave White, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Italy’s Eni SpA is renegotiating contracts with Algeria’s Sonatrach to try and secure more gas, the people said, asking not to be named as the talks are private.
—Rodrigo Orihuela, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
The league is in the midst of renegotiating its 11-year, $110-plus billion TV contracts with CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN and Prime Video.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing flashy about restructuring fulfillment operations or renegotiating factory timelines.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
This came the day after state Budget Director Blake Washington spoke publicly about the possibility of delaying or renegotiating the standards, and Hochul has been trying to raise the issue with lawmakers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Most foreign leaders appeared to be in a cautious wait-and-see mode, reassessing their positions and timing for renegotiating some of the terms of their agreements, given the more limited tariff threats Trump can credibly make now.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The options could also include renegotiating the existing BSO contract or partnering with another city, with neighboring Deerfield Beach the most obvious possibility.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiating
Verb
-
Iranian media outlets are portraying the development as a victory for Tehran’s negotiating position, claiming that Iran’s insistence on linking progress in talks with Washington to a ceasefire in Lebanon compelled the United States and Israel to agree to a ceasefire there.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Documents entered in court on Thursday show that the man’s lawyers and prosecutors have been negotiating a deal, though the terms and just what Bryant would be admitting to aren’t yet known.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In November 2024, the justices reversed a Court of Appeals decision and remanded the case back to Dakota County District Court for a new trial, concluding that jurors should have heard instructions on Baker’s claim of self-defense and defense of others.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Patrick O’Rourke, who represented Children’s Hospital Colorado, countered that Eckhart was right in determining the harm to the hospital outweighs the plaintiffs’ loss of care, but made a mistake in concluding the decision to stop the care was likely discrimination.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Renegotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiating. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
