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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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The city of San Diego for years has paralleled the state’s approach on housing, allowing more density, streamlining development regulations and pushing high-rise projects near transit lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
The change to the new Wave fare payment system should streamline getting riders onto buses, officials say.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s a win-win for both Gen Z workers and their employers, reducing mundane, entry-level roles and streamlining operations while creating clear opportunities for advancement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
That's a game-changer to streamline this appetizer recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The city of San Diego for years has paralleled the state’s approach on housing, allowing more density, streamlining development regulations and pushing high-rise projects near transit lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
The change to the new Wave fare payment system should streamline getting riders onto buses, officials say.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s a win-win for both Gen Z workers and their employers, reducing mundane, entry-level roles and streamlining operations while creating clear opportunities for advancement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for streamline
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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