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
The long-time friends teamed up to renegotiate better terms for Generation Q’s second season.
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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
One burning issue is Modi’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty that governs water flows south to Pakistan and his desire to renegotiate it for India’s benefit.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 May 2025
Couples often have to renegotiate shared relationships — who gets which friends, how to attend events separately and how to explain the split to others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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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
One burning issue is Modi’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty that governs water flows south to Pakistan and his desire to renegotiate it for India’s benefit.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 May 2025
Couples often have to renegotiate shared relationships — who gets which friends, how to attend events separately and how to explain the split to others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiate
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The manufacturing giant had resumed negotiating with the IAM union on May 22.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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But as state lawmakers negotiate the first state operating budget since the prison was shuttered, Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is proposing that Stateville receive nearly as much funding as when the maximum security section of the facility was open.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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When this period of rapid expansion concludes, Nvidia’s valuation will likely drop significantly.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As the in-person portion of this year’s milestone edition concludes, Animayo continues to cement its reputation as a global hub for creative innovation, storytelling, and visual excellence.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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