If we don't restructure our business, we're going to go under.
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Restructure
/ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "restructure" (181 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Noun(12 words)
anagramscatacalachange radicallycurriculum reordercurriculum updatedecolonizingdisestablishingdramatically alterdutch constitutional reformsengineered change outcomefrench revolution reformsmanagement change
Adjective(3 words)
central reformindustrial change processmajor paradigm shifting
Verb(3 words)
Strong matches (54)
mitigatemodifymodulatemutateoverthrowqualifyre createre formre-createre-formrealignrearrangerebuildreconstitutereconstructredesignredisposeredistributeredoreestablish
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Verb(20 words)
Determiner(1 words)
more political process reform
Noun(11 words)
organization redesignoverhaulingoverhaulspolicy overhaulpolicy reformingpublic management reformradical organizingrationalizingredesignsrefashioningrefinances
Adjective(1 words)
presidential cabinet reshuffles
Related words (90)
Verb(30 words)
Noun(26 words)
reform policyreformingreforming peacefullyreformsrejigremodelingremodellingremodelsreorgreorganizingreorgingreorgsreshufflereshufflesrethinkingretoolingrevolutionize curriculum designrevolutionize student engagementrevolutionizing classroomsrework
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reworkingsocial systems designstate-government reformingstreamlinessystem optimization changetransitions
Adjective(1 words)
state government reform
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accommodate, adapt, adjust, alter, ameliorate.
- Sentence evidence is available for restructure, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, 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 "restructure".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "restructure"
Keep "restructure" 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 "restructure" 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 "restructure", 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 "restructure" 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
12 entriesbudget restructuringcurriculum redesigncurriculum revampdepartmental realignmentdepartmental reorganizationdepartmental restructurelayout redesignlesson plan overhaulorganizational restructurepacing guide revisionprocess redesignstaff restructuring
Collocations
12 entriesbudget restructuringcorporate restructurecurriculum restructuredepartment restructureorganization redesignorganizational restructureprocess redesignrestructure planrestructure processstaff restructuringteam restructuringtimetable restructure
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
“In an urban environment, you don’t have that many spaces to choose from, and so rooftops are just unutilized space,” said Caitlin Arlotta, a graduate student in the school’s Urban Agriculture program. “So it’s a really good way to not have to restructure your city necessarily and be able to incorporate green roofs.”
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Algeria needs to restructure its economy.
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He was forced to restructure his business in 2012 after a legal battle broke out within the family.
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Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "restructure"?
Closest matches include accommodate, adapt, adjust, alter, ameliorate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "restructure"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.