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
Business owners should also stay proactive about cash flow by evaluating payment cycles, renegotiating vendor terms where possible, and planning several months ahead to create flexibility before challenges arise.
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Frank Sorrentino, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Smith also mentioned 90 cost-savings initiatives underway such as optimizing distribution costs, renegotiating supplier contracts, and savings from recent corporate layoffs.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Whether that means renegotiating your current plan, switching strategies, seeking hardship relief or exploring more significant options like bankruptcy, there are multiple paths available depending on your circumstances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the courtroom at the time, Rolling Stone reported that Singer said the siblings agreed on a deal with Jackson's estate in 2020 before renegotiating for more money.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 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
Frank Sorrentino, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Smith also mentioned 90 cost-savings initiatives underway such as optimizing distribution costs, renegotiating supplier contracts, and savings from recent corporate layoffs.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Whether that means renegotiating your current plan, switching strategies, seeking hardship relief or exploring more significant options like bankruptcy, there are multiple paths available depending on your circumstances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the courtroom at the time, Rolling Stone reported that Singer said the siblings agreed on a deal with Jackson's estate in 2020 before renegotiating for more money.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiating
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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College hockey already is negotiating a tumultuous era.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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“Renegotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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