restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
(ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər 
restructured; restructuring; restructures
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
: to restructure something
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The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
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Agencies are taking independent action in light of the recent hiring freeze and in support of the President's broader efforts to restructure and streamline the federal government to better serve the American people at the highest possible standard.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For now, the Browns still have more than $170 million in salary-cap commitments to Watson and will need to again restructure his contract in the coming weeks to even get close to becoming cap compliant.
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During his tenure, Marcus has restructured the Educational Services Department to foster a holistic approach that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of students.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The management firm, McKinley Capital Management, had scant experience in restructuring private companies to boost profits — a skill set that would be essential in its Peter Pan deal.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For now, the Browns still have more than $170 million in salary-cap commitments to Watson and will need to again restructure his contract in the coming weeks to even get close to becoming cap compliant.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
During his tenure, Marcus has restructured the Educational Services Department to foster a holistic approach that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of students.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The management firm, McKinley Capital Management, had scant experience in restructuring private companies to boost profits — a skill set that would be essential in its Peter Pan deal.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restructure
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“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
rē-ˈstrək-chər
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
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restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
ˌrē-ˈstrək-chər
restructured; restructuring
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a corporation
companies trying to restructure their debt—Claudia MacLachlan
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: to restructure something
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