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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2
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 rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is putting newfound urgency in the push for Congress to streamline the permitting process for new energy projects.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Other legislation aims to streamline the development planning process and create new financing tools for municipalities.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Light isn't the only startup out there using AI to streamline companies' finance and accounting processes.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The portal is designed to streamline where people can report threats or calls for violence seen online or in person.
—Briauna Brown, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Other legislation aims to streamline the development planning process and create new financing tools for municipalities.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Light isn't the only startup out there using AI to streamline companies' finance and accounting processes.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The portal is designed to streamline where people can report threats or calls for violence seen online or in person.
—Briauna Brown, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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The upright positioning also simplifies maintenance by leaving walkable space between panel rows.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Modern versions of the recipe rely on a candy thermometer and timers to eliminate guesswork and a mixer to keep things moving, simplifying the process at every step, making Deal Island Devil Cream a recipe that fans of classic Southern layer cakes should add to their collection.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rocketown partnered with Ashland City United Methodist, and the nonprofit will take over the church's stand-alone youth center and redesign it.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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The entire game’s interface has been reworked and redesigned to make battle both smoother to play, and easier to read — and there are literally dozens upon dozens of little tweaks.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Seaquarium has an aquarium already, but a source familiar with Martin’s plans said the new aquarium would be modernized and larger in order to be an attraction for the site.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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If your home contains any of these colors that have overstayed their welcome, invite in fresh, yet timeless hues to easily modernize it.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Over the last 12 months, Chamberlain has slowly transitioned from the hybrid bob to the pixie cut, updating the color, tone and length along the way.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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