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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Some homeowners may choose to accelerate mortgage payments, downsize to a less expensive property or explore ways to restructure their debt to avoid facing issues later.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
In April 2024, the New York Times reported FIFA was close to a landmark global streaming deal with Apple that would have given the tech company worldwide rights for a major tournament—a deal that could have restructured how billions of fans access soccer globally.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The studio hired local comedy writers and script adapters to restructure certain jokes and insert slang and cultural references so the humor in the movie was funny to more than just Americas.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Somewhere right now, one of your best people is asking an AI how to frame a restructuring announcement that won't crater morale.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
In April 2024, the New York Times reported FIFA was close to a landmark global streaming deal with Apple that would have given the tech company worldwide rights for a major tournament—a deal that could have restructured how billions of fans access soccer globally.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The studio hired local comedy writers and script adapters to restructure certain jokes and insert slang and cultural references so the humor in the movie was funny to more than just Americas.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Somewhere right now, one of your best people is asking an AI how to frame a restructuring announcement that won't crater morale.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for restructure
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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
Claudia MacLachlan
: to restructure something
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