re-sign
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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to sign again.
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to renew or extend a contract.
verb
Etymology
Origin of re-sign
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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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
Meanwhile, Everton have agreed terms in principle to re-sign Brazilian striker Richarlison after he told Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi "too many times that he wants to leave".
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
While he’s out perhaps the club should re-sign Trevor Bauer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
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
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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