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.
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Recent Examples of renegotiating
But despite this compact, which the states are renegotiating in 2026, the basin’s water supply is shrinking.
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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
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Iran’s negotiating team, chaired by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Arghchi, met late Friday with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The administration has already spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants through such deals and is negotiating with 47 countries to expand the program further.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This Knicks team is not the same as the one that won over the hearts of fans during two consecutive 50-win seasons concluding Thibodeau’s MSG tenure.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Golden State hosts the Lakers on Thursday for the team’s final regular-season game at Chase Center, and then faces the Kings in Sacramento again on Friday before concluding the season in Inglewood against the Clippers on Sunday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Renegotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiating. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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