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
But despite this compact, which the states are renegotiating in 2026, the basin’s water supply is shrinking.
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Dave White, The Conversation, 8 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
There’s nothing flashy about restructuring fulfillment operations or renegotiating factory timelines.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
This came the day after state Budget Director Blake Washington spoke publicly about the possibility of delaying or renegotiating the standards, and Hochul has been trying to raise the issue with lawmakers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Most foreign leaders appeared to be in a cautious wait-and-see mode, reassessing their positions and timing for renegotiating some of the terms of their agreements, given the more limited tariff threats Trump can credibly make now.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The options could also include renegotiating the existing BSO contract or partnering with another city, with neighboring Deerfield Beach the most obvious possibility.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Dave White, The Conversation, 8 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
There’s nothing flashy about restructuring fulfillment operations or renegotiating factory timelines.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
This came the day after state Budget Director Blake Washington spoke publicly about the possibility of delaying or renegotiating the standards, and Hochul has been trying to raise the issue with lawmakers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Most foreign leaders appeared to be in a cautious wait-and-see mode, reassessing their positions and timing for renegotiating some of the terms of their agreements, given the more limited tariff threats Trump can credibly make now.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The options could also include renegotiating the existing BSO contract or partnering with another city, with neighboring Deerfield Beach the most obvious possibility.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegotiating
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No need to worry about repairs, staging, open houses and negotiating.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Renegotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegotiating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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