as in negotiates
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 renegotiates
However, Cignetti’s buyout to leave Indiana in the next year is $15 million (presuming Indiana renegotiates his deal as mentioned above).
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
If Diggs also renegotiates this offseason, those talks might get complicated.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
If Diggs also renegotiates this offseason, those talks might get complicated.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiates
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Or, debt forgiveness, also known as debt settlement — which is where a debt relief company negotiates to reduce your balance in return for a lower lump-sum payment — could be the better route.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Maxey negotiates his first season as the 76ers’ predominant number-one option, the lessons are coming daily.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film conveniently concludes in 1988, five years before Chandler’s abuse allegations came to light.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Powell, meanwhile, is set to step down as Fed chair when his term concludes on May 15, capping an eight-year tenure as the leader of the central bank.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Renegotiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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