re-sign

American

[ree-sahyn] / riˈsaɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

to sign again.
to renew or extend a contract.

re-sign British

/ riːˈsaɪn /

verb

to sign (a document, etc) again

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Etymology

Origin of re-sign

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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Veteran Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent, but McVay seems likely to push to re-sign him as the backup.

From Los Angeles Times

Kutler even had the green light to enter talks with Anderson Cooper — one of the highest-paid on-air talents in TV news — about joining MS NOW before he decided to re-sign with CNN.

From Los Angeles Times

In a video posted on the Dodgers’ Instagram account, the three-time World Series champion apologized to fans for taking so long to re-sign, and jokingly put the blame on Andrew Freidman, the team’s president of baseball operations.

From Los Angeles Times

When the new ownership in Houston hesitated to re-sign Malone, Harold Katz, the owner of the 76ers, pounced.

From The Wall Street Journal

He led the Minnesota Vikings to 14 victories in 2024, but they did not re-sign him.

From Los Angeles Times

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