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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Whether this rhetoric leads to a trade war, renegotiated trade terms or other concessions is so far unclear.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
For example, one year’s strategic goals may include renegotiating union contracts with no disruption to operations while another year may be to reduce debt levels below a certain threshold.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
In his first term in office, Trump imposed tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, and compelled both countries to renegotiate the North American free trade agreement with terms meant to boost U.S. manufacturing and improve compliance with labor laws.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Trump is expected to introduce a slew of foreign policy initiatives on Day One of his presidency, with key goals including the end of hostilities in Ukraine, the release of hostages in Gaza, and renegotiated trade terms with China.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
For example, one year’s strategic goals may include renegotiating union contracts with no disruption to operations while another year may be to reduce debt levels below a certain threshold.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
In his first term in office, Trump imposed tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, and compelled both countries to renegotiate the North American free trade agreement with terms meant to boost U.S. manufacturing and improve compliance with labor laws.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Trump is expected to introduce a slew of foreign policy initiatives on Day One of his presidency, with key goals including the end of hostilities in Ukraine, the release of hostages in Gaza, and renegotiated trade terms with China.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 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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