All hope of my promotion went up in smoke after my reorganization plan fell through.
Source: tatoeba (29063)
Reorganization
Synonyms for "reorganization" (108 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Noun(12 words)
restructuringcatalan canviarchange of statechanging systemconsolidationscorporate restructurecreashakfrench revolution reformsmanagement team structuremetamorphosesmove desksnew configuration
Adjective(7 words)
altered layoutdepartmental organizationdutch transformatieimmediate overhaullocal realignmentmajor party realignmentnew arrangement
Strong matches (32)
Adjective(1 words)
organizational change
Noun(12 words)
organizational structureoverhaulsparty realignmentproduction reorganizationrationalizationrealignmentrearrangementrearrangingrecastingreconfigurationrefilingreformations
Related words (54)
Noun(29 words)
reformsregroupingrejigrelayoutremodelingremodellingreorderreorderingreorgreorganisationreorganization processreorganizationsreorgingrepatternrepositingrepositioningreshufflereshufflingresortingrestructuring process
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roommakingshake-upshakeupshakeupsstaff restructuringsystem changeteam changeovertransformingupdated configuration
regenerationregenesisreinstitutionreissueremakingrenascencerenovationreorderingrepetitionreprintingreproductionreshapingrestorationrestructuringresurrectionrevisionrevivalrevolutionshake upshake-up
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Verb(2 words)
Adjective(2 words)
state government reformstructural change
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: restructuring, altered layout, catalan canviar, change of state, changing system.
- Sentence evidence is available for reorganization, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
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 "reorganization".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "reorganization"
Keep "reorganization" 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 "reorganization" 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 "reorganization", 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 "reorganization" 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
6 entriesMore specific
5 entriesagency reorganizationcorporate restructuringdepartmental realignmentfunctional redesignmunicipal realignment
Collocations
6 entriescorporate reorganizationgovernment reorganizationinternal reorganizationmajor reorganizationreorganization planreorganization process
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
The government carried out a reorganization of scientific research activities in the 1990s.
Source: tatoeba (5820018)
The meeting was for a simple reorganization, but Mary went off on a tangent that led to us realizing a complete overhaul would be better and just as easy.
Source: tatoeba (8965554)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "reorganization"?
Closest matches include restructuring, altered layout, catalan canviar, change of state, changing system.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "reorganization"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.