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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And the pool will only get shallower by the time the market opens as teams re-sign their own players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Aston Villa have made a fresh enquiry to re-sign former midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The path to re-sign Rodman, whose previous contract expired on December 31, hasn't been smooth.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

With Kopitar’s decision, the biggest roster question facing the Kings remains whether they can re-sign Adrian Kempe to a long-term deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

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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