The rejigged visiting defence was quickly under pressure, Dean Shiels played a neat one-two with Zdenek Kroca and only a brave Peter Enckelman save at the feet of the Northern Irishman prevented an opening goal.
Source: wiktionary
Rejig
/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɪɡ/
Synonyms for "rejig" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (8)
Noun(8 words)
reshapingrestructurerestructuringschedule adjustmenttimetable modificationtimetable realignmenttunetweak
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjust, adjustment, calibrate, re-equip, realignment.
- Sentence evidence is available for rejig, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rejig".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rejig"
Keep "rejig" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rejig" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rejig", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rejig" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
14 entriesbudget rejigcalibrate modelcourse timetable rejigexam timetable rejigpolicy rejigrealignrealignmentreorderrestructurestaff rejigstructure revisiontune parametersupdate datasetworkflow realignment
Collocations
12 entriesbudget rejigmanagement rejigorganizational rejigpolicy rejigrejig datarejig designrejig policyrejig schedulerejig timetablerejig workflowstaff rejigsystem rejig
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
They simply cannot deliver what they promised. Nor will an affronted, alienated Brussels help them do so. Rejigged single market access? Forget it.
Source: wiktionary
The DfT's help didn't extend beyond the train operating companies (TOCs) for which it is responsible. Open access operators were left apart, and this forced Hull Trains to suspend its entire service. In turn, LNER had to rejig its timetables to fill the void and keep Hull served.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rejig"?
Closest matches include adjust, adjustment, calibrate, re-equip, realignment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rejig"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.