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 doctors worry that this could be a sign that HHS plans to dismantle the longtime group altogether, similar to how other federal advisory groups have been restructured.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Previously, Oxfam had examined Tesla’s decision to base CEO pay entirely on stock incentives, noting that the move encouraged other companies to restructure their CEO compensation.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
For investors thinking about selling, gifting or restructuring their physical gold holdings, understanding the tax implications is essential.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Broncos also haven’t officially put forth a proposal to restructure Powers’ deal, the source said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Previously, Oxfam had examined Tesla’s decision to base CEO pay entirely on stock incentives, noting that the move encouraged other companies to restructure their CEO compensation.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
For investors thinking about selling, gifting or restructuring their physical gold holdings, understanding the tax implications is essential.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Broncos also haven’t officially put forth a proposal to restructure Powers’ deal, the source said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 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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