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
Lutnick is considering getting rid of such requirements to cut costs by renegotiating contracts, sources said.
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Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Unite Here Local 11, which represents the restaurant workers, tried to renegotiate a contract, demanding the trust keep the employees and their union representation even if the restaurant were sold to new owners.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Though the full impact of the US withdrawal will probably not be felt for about a year, the WHO’s director-general has already ordered a hiring freeze, mandated that some contracts be renegotiated, and directed staff in country offices to provide only essential support.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
This pressure can help bring that country’s leaders to the bargaining table to renegotiate their trade agreement with the U.S.
Is there a method to Trump’s madness?
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Unite Here Local 11, which represents the restaurant workers, tried to renegotiate a contract, demanding the trust keep the employees and their union representation even if the restaurant were sold to new owners.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Though the full impact of the US withdrawal will probably not be felt for about a year, the WHO’s director-general has already ordered a hiring freeze, mandated that some contracts be renegotiated, and directed staff in country offices to provide only essential support.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
This pressure can help bring that country’s leaders to the bargaining table to renegotiate their trade agreement with the U.S.
Is there a method to Trump’s madness?
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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