1
as in to simplify
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in to redesign
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
in an effort to compete against online vendors, many traditional retailers have had to streamline their brick-and-mortar stores
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Recent Examples of streamline
The budget plan also sets a target for streamlining housing development by moving toward 90-day project approvals and launching a pilot program to support the construction of up to 50 ADUs for ownership.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Citigroup is in the midst of a multiyear turnaround under Fraser, involving streamlining business units, cutting jobs and focusing on high-margin markets and services.
—Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Mashrabov told me his company is investing its resources into its platform — which already sees thousands of users — so that creators can streamline their workflow and into a large-scale educational course on the best ways to create AI video using Higgsfield’s tools.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026
During the past two iterations of the World Cup, in Qatar and Russia, visa requirements for ticket holders were waived or dramatically streamlined.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Citigroup is in the midst of a multiyear turnaround under Fraser, involving streamlining business units, cutting jobs and focusing on high-margin markets and services.
—Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Mashrabov told me his company is investing its resources into its platform — which already sees thousands of users — so that creators can streamline their workflow and into a large-scale educational course on the best ways to create AI video using Higgsfield’s tools.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026
During the past two iterations of the World Cup, in Qatar and Russia, visa requirements for ticket holders were waived or dramatically streamlined.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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Consolidating multiple high-rate debts into a single loan with a lower interest rate can simplify the repayment process and lower your monthly costs, making your debt more manageable and reducing the likelihood of falling behind.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Its arms and legs are also designed symmetrically, simplifying both control and simulation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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That could mean adding a crosswalk, changing signal timing, redesigning a bike lane or adjusting how curb space gets used.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Boston Dynamics also redesigned Atlas to eliminate cables running across joints, enabling continuous joint rotation while reducing wear and maintenance requirements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The crash occurred shortly after takeoff in what military officials said was supposed to be a test flight to update the B-52’s radar, and a wider effort to modernize the 70-year-old heavy bomber fleet.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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This story has been updated to add new information.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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