streamlined 1 of 2

past tense of streamline
1
as in simplified
to make less complex streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

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2
as in redesigned
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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streamlined

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adjective

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Recent Examples of streamlined
Verb
The university will introduce a streamlined, centralized advising model to ensure consistent guidance throughout the student journey, while a new Office of Transfer and Adult Student Services will expand access for nontraditional, returning, and transfer students. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025 And unlike many comfort-first shoes, the Tree Runners are streamlined and stylish — maybe one reason celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner have been spotted in the brand. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Each sperm is streamlined for speed, with a tail that propels it forward and a head that carries genetic material. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025 Over the past four years, Michael has strategically formulated and streamlined the TIME Studios dealmaking process and worked closely with our finance team to track, analyze and report on the business. Time Pr, Time, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for streamlined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Verb
  • The relationships that Mark forms in the course of his career are similarly simplified—principally, his hearty bromance with Mark Coleman (Ryan Bader), who is first his trainer and then, entering the circuit himself, a competitor.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In 1999, the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) was released, which allowed mobile phones to receive and display simplified, phone-friendly pages using WML instead of the standard HTML markup language.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Streamlined layouts—redesigned, open layouts create better traffic flow, make supplies easier to find and further reduce wait times.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Echo Products Alexa+ is at the heart of the new Echo products, all of which have been redesigned to support advanced AI capabilities.
    Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The hardware on this model is sleeker than earlier Scribes too.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Turkish yard’s halls are currently at capacity with other bespoke builds, with a sleek 164-foot coupé project expected to launch in October and a 197-foot tri-deck due to hit the water before the end of the year.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This article has been updated to include a video and photo gallery.
    Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Keep your browser and operating system fully updated.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The action is taut, the stakes are clear, and Kirk never misses a chance to remind us that all of these are just regular people who’ve crossed paths in a dark place.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In one of the film’s tautest sequences, they’re caught swimming in a neighbor’s pool by a caretaker (Damien Bonnard), and Sana must decide whether to pay off the man to keep his silence.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
  • China has rapidly modernized its navy and air force, adding aircraft carriers, advanced destroyers, and long-range missiles to challenge US dominance in the western Pacific.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Tequila here is made for sipping—at rakish cantinas, ambitious cocktail bars, and straight from the source on a distillery tour.
    David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This time Todd, who has been heralded as the heir apparent to Ralph Lauren, set his sights on Havana and the rakish style of 1980’s Miami.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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