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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

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re-sign

They wanted to re-sign Reaves, which the Lakers did at four years and $180 million, the largest contract ever for an undrafted player in NBA history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 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

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

By April, owner Erik Cheah wasn’t sure if he’d be able to re-sign his lease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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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