restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
(ˌ)rē-ˈstrək-chər 
restructured; restructuring; restructures
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
restructure a business
: to restructure something
Examples of restructure in a Sentence
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The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.
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Uplift’s departure leaves Ranchview as the only team in District 10, so the UIL will have to restructure the districts to place at least four other teams alongside the program.
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Lions could restructure Jared Goff’s contract (and perhaps others) to free up a hefty chunk of change.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
This is especially difficult because the aid system previously restructured itself for growth and developed the tools and habits needed to manage an expanding pool of resources.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
The same goes for linebacker Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer, both of whom had All-Pro seasons in 2025 and likely want their deals restructured.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Lions could restructure Jared Goff’s contract (and perhaps others) to free up a hefty chunk of change.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
This is especially difficult because the aid system previously restructured itself for growth and developed the tools and habits needed to manage an expanding pool of resources.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
The same goes for linebacker Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer, both of whom had All-Pro seasons in 2025 and likely want their deals restructured.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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 28 Feb. 2026.
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restructure
verb
re·struc·ture
rē-ˈstrək-chər
: to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
Legal Definition
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
Claudia MacLachlan
: to restructure something
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