recapitalize
verb
re·cap·i·tal·ize
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīz 
-ˈkap-tə-
recapitalized; recapitalizing; recapitalizes
: to change the capital structure of
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In the best-case scenario, the European Stability Mechanism would recapitalize Greek banks—essentially by buying them.
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Stephen Kinsella, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2015
The tab for recapitalizing the U.S. triad, plus cruise missiles, plus life cycle costs, runs to approximately one trillion dollars.
—Michael Krepon, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2016
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Whitmer initially declined Trump’s request to speak but later thanked the president for his support in recapitalizing the base on the 100th day of his second administration.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Business owners looking to recapitalize or sell their companies finally have some reason for optimism.
—Matt Brubaker, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Kinsella, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2015
The tab for recapitalizing the U.S. triad, plus cruise missiles, plus life cycle costs, runs to approximately one trillion dollars.
—Michael Krepon, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2016
Trump holds 100th day rally in Michigan List: The executive orders, actions, and proclamations Trump has made as president
Whitmer initially declined Trump’s request to speak but later thanked the president for his support in recapitalizing the base on the 100th day of his second administration.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Business owners looking to recapitalize or sell their companies finally have some reason for optimism.
—Matt Brubaker, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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recapitalize
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re·cap·i·tal·ize
ˌrē-ˈka-pət-ᵊl-ˌīz
: to change the capital structure of (a corporation)
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