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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re-sign

After receiving treatment at the Priory, and with his damaged knee finally fixed, Hutchinson came out of retirement in December 2011 to re-sign for Chelsea.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, Everton have agreed terms in principle to re-sign striker Richarlison after he told Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi "too many times that he wants to leave".

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

While he’s out perhaps the club should re-sign Trevor Bauer.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame — The Seahawks didn’t re-sign Kenneth Walker III, so there’s opportunity for a young running back to fill the void.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

Other examples include re-creation, re-petition, repress, re-sent, re-serve, re-sign, re-sort, re-treat.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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