stream·line
ˈstrēm-ˌlīn 
1
: the path of a particle in a fluid relative to a solid body past which the fluid is moving in smooth flow without turbulence
2
a
: a contour designed to minimize resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)
b
: a smooth or flowing line designed as if for decreasing air resistance
streamlined; streamlining; streamlines
Examples of streamline in a Sentence
Verb
The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.
The business is looking for ways to streamline production.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
OpenAI might usefully streamline its sprawling product line-up before listing.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
By standardising the core design across both variants, the German company aims to reduce production and lifecycle costs while streamlining manufacturing processes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
This year’s inaugural USATF Tour aims to organize the fragmented sport by streamlining the calendar and working with existing event coordinators to provide resources, including prize money and travel for top athletes, marketing and drug testing.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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Verb
To address this workflow conundrum, Maono has developed the P Series, which directly addresses this shift towards hybrid workflows and connectivity, where equipment needs to be streamlined for multi-device creation without loading on the technical complexity.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
OpenAI might usefully streamline its sprawling product line-up before listing.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
By standardising the core design across both variants, the German company aims to reduce production and lifecycle costs while streamlining manufacturing processes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
This year’s inaugural USATF Tour aims to organize the fragmented sport by streamlining the calendar and working with existing event coordinators to provide resources, including prize money and travel for top athletes, marketing and drug testing.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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