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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Altogether, Indeed's report found that 37 percent of tech talent say that roles at their most recent or current company have been redefined or restructured due to generative AI.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The letter said the school district restructured its bonds, similar to refinancing a mortgage, and stated the city’s figure of $14 million in state funds was incorrect.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Sweden’s largest forest industry group, Södra, has axed 200 positions as the pulp producer restructures operations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
When Diana Taurasi retired after the 2024 season and Brittney Griner left for Atlanta via free agency, the team had to restructure, acquiring Thomas and Sabally in a four-team trade, followed by Bonner as a midseason free agent.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The letter said the school district restructured its bonds, similar to refinancing a mortgage, and stated the city’s figure of $14 million in state funds was incorrect.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Sweden’s largest forest industry group, Södra, has axed 200 positions as the pulp producer restructures operations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
When Diana Taurasi retired after the 2024 season and Brittney Griner left for Atlanta via free agency, the team had to restructure, acquiring Thomas and Sabally in a four-team trade, followed by Bonner as a midseason free agent.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Restructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restructure. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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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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