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
Tel looked more threatening by the end of his loan spell, but Spurs might want to renegotiate with Bayern over the £45.7million fee to make his move permanent.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Indeed, China's state media hailed this month's trade talks in Switzerland as a decisive victory that had fully justified the decision to retaliate rather than immediately renegotiate.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The long-time friends teamed up to renegotiate better terms for Generation Q’s second season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic led many people to renegotiate their comfort with touch and spatial boundaries.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Indeed, China's state media hailed this month's trade talks in Switzerland as a decisive victory that had fully justified the decision to retaliate rather than immediately renegotiate.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The long-time friends teamed up to renegotiate better terms for Generation Q’s second season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic led many people to renegotiate their comfort with touch and spatial boundaries.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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Authorities spent hours trying to negotiate a peaceful surrender, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The Englishman is represented by his mother Marcia Lewis, who negotiated the deal with Arsenal.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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What’s next: The Royals conclude their weekend series against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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In the study, scientists concluded further adaptation and the potential expansion of cropland may be needed to ensure food security and mitigate climate impacts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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