renegotiate
verb
re·ne·go·ti·ate
ˌrē-ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt 
renegotiated; renegotiating; renegotiates
: to negotiate again (as to adjust interest rates or repayments or to get more money)
renegotiate a loan
renegotiate a contract
Examples of renegotiate in a Sentence
The deal is done. I won't renegotiate.
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The proposal is part of his broad push to renegotiate the implicit deal between residents and an industry that's central to the city's economy and global reputation.
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite notching a five-year ratings high of 1.51 million viewers per game, ESPN is looking to renegotiate the terms of its legacy rights deal, a process that could be accelerated by way of a formal opt-out that may be exercised within the next few weeks.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Hymel said the company’s efforts to stabilize the business included seeking potential investments, exploring a sale of the company, and renegotiating leases with various landlords, among other options.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2025
Smith went on to ask about the potential negative impact of the split on expenditures, such as service contracts that would need to be renegotiated, possibly at a higher rate, after the division.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite notching a five-year ratings high of 1.51 million viewers per game, ESPN is looking to renegotiate the terms of its legacy rights deal, a process that could be accelerated by way of a formal opt-out that may be exercised within the next few weeks.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Hymel said the company’s efforts to stabilize the business included seeking potential investments, exploring a sale of the company, and renegotiating leases with various landlords, among other options.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2025
Smith went on to ask about the potential negative impact of the split on expenditures, such as service contracts that would need to be renegotiated, possibly at a higher rate, after the division.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for renegotiate
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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renegotiate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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renegotiate
transitive verb
re·ne·go·ti·ate
ˌrē-ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt
: to negotiate again (as for more money or to adjust interest rates or repayments)
specifically
: to determine under statutory procedure the existence and amount of excess profits on (a government contract) in order to eliminate or obtain a refund of such profits
: to negotiate again
specifically
: to adjust a government project price in order to eliminate or recover excessive profits
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